(That line "wins" the Internet today!)

Also your monthly expenses are greater as you must cover all utilities and tv and internet services.  

You do have to have power and some kind of internet connection. 

I'm currently turning the world and the internet inside out to obtain a hard money loan or something like it. 

Example: If your IRA contracted for Internet service from Comcast and your son was a tower mechanic for Comcast and your IRA did not get any special rate because your son worked for Comcast it seems it would be ok.

OP has an attorney and rather than picking up the phone he posts the scenario in an internet forum... huh?

You have found the absolute best resource on the internet to learn about investing in real estate.

Use friends and family (if they live in the area) and the internet to do your own research. 

The internet (for DIY)

I can't speak to the Canadian market, but I would think that you would be able to find similar resources and ideas from the broad spectrum of people on BP, as well as around the internet.