If you're going to insist on X number of years on the job, you're going to eliminate a huge chunk of your potential tenant pool.

I bought my second about a year later and shortly after that I returned from vacation to find that my position had been eliminated...

Additionally for anyone outside the Vancouver market, is this a possible North American/Canadian wide trend that could be implemented going forward ultimately eliminating the business of being an RE Wholesaler?

I would also guess that that eliminates the possibility of you getting a VA loan.

Nearly eliminating it in fact.

CMHC-insured financing can help open the doors to homeownership by enabling homebuyers to purchase a home with a minimum down payment starting at 5%*.Features Loan-to-value ratios up to 95% for 1 – 2 unit owner-occupied properties.Loan-to-value ratios up to 90% for 3 – 4 unit owner-occupied properties.Down payment flexibility — In addition to traditional sources, non-traditional sources of down payment are permitted for loans with loan-to-value ratios from 90.01% – 95%.Flexible financing options — single advance and progress advances are available.CMHC-insured mortgages are portable — helping to reduce or eliminate the premium on the purchase of a subsequent home.CMHC homeowner mortgage loan insurance is available to a maximum of one property (1 – 4 units) per borrower/co-borrower at any given time.CMHC offers mortgage loan insurance premium refunds for homeowners who purchase an energy-efficient home or purchase and make energy-saving renovations to an existing home.

But on the flip side I am in the boat of eliminating the monthly debt in order to start building those cash reserves.

If the duplex has room you can also pay off your high interest credit cards with your refinance which eliminate your payments.I hope this helps and have a great day.

White vinegar evaporating in a pan and/or used to wash surfaces will help to eliminate smoke odors.4. 

Imagine how dramatically real estate would drop in the US if our beloved 1031 exchange tax regulation would be eliminated - devastating.