Cleaner is paid a fixed rate for a specific job, you are paid a % of revenue.

There is no specific promised ROI that defines an investment as being a “Ponzi Scheme”. 

I think in very specific markets this is doable.. 

But the likelihood of success with that depends on the specific street.

I would think your insurance agent might have access to some historical information for a specific area as they would want to examine this closely for their underwriting.

If you live there you probably have a good handle on the subtle market dynamics.One significant risk of buying any property out of state is that you have a lot less knowledge and first hand experience with all the nuances of that specific market.

Are there any tools, websites, or resources you’d recommend specifically for real estate investors in Ontario?

Most foreign buyers are high net worth individuals who want to park their money there in a safe haven and they don't need BP.No restrictions apply to American buyers in the countries they'd generally want to buy, including those mentioned by Federico and many other popular countries.When it comes to Spain specifically, some more conservative banks will ask you for a 40% downpayment (that would be the maximum) but that isn't the rule.

Quote from @Austin Wolff: Hey Kegan, I published on article on BiggerPockets specifically to answer this question for people like you (and selfishly for myself):The 10 Best Markets for Your First House HackNone of the states you mentioned are on this list, however.

He can't loan you any part of the 3.5% down and you can get seller contributions to cover closing costs, etc.Just food for thought...