It’s a great way to get started in real estate and will offset your living costs when you do move out on your own.

@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.

If you track listings a full lap around the calendar, you get a real idea of the revenue comps in an area.

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.

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

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.

Having held a Real Estate license in Hawaii, I completed coursework and exams for Minnesota and Wisconsin to become a realtor in both states.

House hacking is the BEST way to get into real estate investing and that's how I personally got started as well too.

I myself don't have a lot of appetite for risk which is why I started investing in real estate.