Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I enjoy owning it.Do you invest in real estate to make a profit or solely for the enjoyment? 

May negative cashflow until fixed.3) Buy established business: assuming you mean something other than real estate related.

I've been investing in real estate in my area for 8 years, 9 later this season.

For real estate investors, adapting to these changes isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about protecting your investment and maintaining a solid reputation. 

Even still, it could be said that I've still lost money due to my time on the tools instead of prospecting as a real estate agent (the cost of lost opportunity).If you can truly do 80%-90% of the work yourself (at acceptable quality levels) and you aren't sacrificing your time where you can get better returns for your efforts, then yes, it can work even up here in Canada.

In real estate investing, financing is as important as finding the right property.

Depreciation begins once the property is rented.It’s essential to consult with a real estate attorney to ensure compliance with local laws and to handle legal complexities.

The BP function allowing you to check references and actually talk to real clients of those QIs is a great advantage.

@Khaled SeirafiRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.