First, what would you recommend for how to structure the amount of equity I would earn and is there a rule of thumb for this kind of thing?  

Tax structure considerations for Canadians and US foreigners in general can be quite confusing.

I can, if needed, obtain 70-80% financing so I have a few different ways I can structure things.  

So, if things do go sideways, it's much harder to negotiate your way through.And, provided your loan is structured properly and closed with a competent title agent, I see no greater risk working with a private lender than with a traditional one.

@Gabriel SastreThis is less of a structure issue, and more of a tenant issue.  

Hey,I a house under contract that has structural issue, a pretty serious one.

You can use an entity creation platform like Zenbusiness or Legalzoom to incorporate but you'll want to make sure you understand best tax / legal structure before you use one of these platforms to create an entity.

You will need to report this on your Canadian tax return, but you can offset it with the foreign tax credit for any U.S. taxes paid.A few other points to mention, a lot of the specifics here also depend on your legal structure e.g.

Document the transaction clearly and consult a tax advisor to ensure the structure is compliant and minimizes tax liabilities.4.

What's a reasonable Property Management Fee structure for 8 unit retail /office space  ?