So it really is market dependent. 

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

I do try and tweak pricing just so it sees that there is active updates on the listing sites.

Love what @Kevin Sobilo replied - sounds like some good wisdom.

Is the backup to use it as an STR during these months?

And here is why:Real estate is all about relationships. 

Nice way to house hack!

You might find the answers to your questions there but I know that the search function is less then optimal so feel free to send me a DM if you don't easily find what you're looking for.I've never bothered commenting much about Canada because, until recently, it made no sense for US investors to invest in Canada: much less favorable mortgage conditions if they could even get one, much more expensive prices on average and much less profitable on average.

What will help you sleep better at night?

Before you think you're getting in for zero down, have you asked what kind of cash reserves you have to have to qualify for the loan such as X number of months rent, and X number of months taxes, and what about insurance are they going to require you to buy one years of insurance or something.