Alternatively, does anyone have any recommendations on books or podcasts specific to Canadian Real Estate Investing?

would an alternative route be getting a limited FHA 203(k) Loan to purchase an auctioned home or does FHA 203(k) require an inspector first as well?

You can start as a passive investor, and look at alternative active strategies.

I would love your experiences because my alternative is to spend a ton of money on airdna data! 

Alternative Markets:If cash flow is your primary goal, consider looking at nearby markets with lower property prices and higher rent-to-price ratios.

However, it allows you to use the vacant rents of 75% market rent as an alternative income to help the borrower to qualify.Happy to connect and assist you in your real estate investing journey.

The next buyer will review your corrective actions showing before and after fotos with bills signed by bother parties will appreciate your willingness to make the home safer, better and will opt to purchase.

If you have the chance to read my long winded post and have insight on alternative ways start my REI journey please respond or feel free to DM me.

Not knocking the app, just not cost effective with several other options/ alternatives to to choose from. 

If the alternative is wait 5 years for a down payment on something you don’t live in, you stand to likely gain substantially by moving on this decision now and collecting rent, principal pay down, appreciation, and tax benefits in those 5 years.