Can't give you suggestions for financing, but for where to buy look at Alberta or another province without foreign buyer. 

I do suggest putting the asset in the app ASAP to lower the audit risk.You can meet Substantially all participation tests (test no 2).

To your point, I am finding it hard to"fit in" to the equation but appreciate your suggestions!

Ted Lasso suggests that we be curious instead of judgmental.

I like one of the suggestions that bryan had in terms of buying and renting all three units out. 

If you're looking at Cleveland, I suggest reading The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods to get yourself an understanding on the market. thank you!

I’d suggest you call a PM or two and ask them 1) How much rent they would charge. 2) What fees they would charge you. 3) How long they think it would take to find a tenant at that rate.

Someone on BP may have a different suggestion on the later.

Do I get them to suggest a price that they would sell at?

Or if you plan on staying in the property for a while, some people aim to just pay less than their current rent.In a real estate market where housing affordability is a major concern, house hacking actually stands out as an even more valid strategy than ever for buyers.