I became an investor by using a small inheritance to buy a little cottage close to me that needed a complete (COMPLETE) redo.  

Looking to start this venture ASAP...Bend, OR Vacation home criteriaSingle level cottage, craftsman or rambler200k-350kBeds 2+Bathrooms 2+SQFT. 1000+Lot size (Large enough for 3 large dogs)Easy to maintain landscape Parking is a plusLocation (close to amenities, shopping, parks, trails and river)Does not need to be close to schools or jobsNot on a busy streetPossible turn key depending on pricePossible cosmetic remodel/fixer (not total flip or gut project)Possibility to rent out as a vacation rentalThis is just a guideline..Thank you in advance for all your thoughtsCj

I was looking at a cute updated (potential buy and hold ) cottage house...however the location was simply awful as the house backed up to low income apartments and the railroad tracks were one block away...the listing agent said there " were multiple offers" so I did not even bother to chase it and now it is back on the market and she has raised the original asking price by $10,000 !

They just bought a cottage and we remodeled most of it.

back in the 60s  when life was so much easier.the corn sweeter the cheese at the farm out of this world.. and of course all the other great food out your way..

Many were in the Cottage Grove area.

It looks like any Ontario investment will have to be short term rentals (or cottages).  

Don't forget the option of finding a property that is suitable both for your primary residence AND income - a duplex or a home with a cottage out behind, etc.

I've been documenting that it's possible to generate a $10K monthly net income within 2 years using rental arbitrage.I've been making videos and time stamping them so NO ONE can say I'm a guru or faking it.When the market's hot, like it is in CA, I think rental arbitrage makes the most since.So what I'm doing is RENTING small apartment units/cottages from other landlords and converting them into short-term corporate housing rentals.I started with $10,000 in cash and used $2,800 to set up my first unit.I saved all my profits until I was able to set up another unit.

I have seen prefab modular homes that have a cottage feeling where you can plot in rural areas, preferably outside the GTA where land values are low and residents can relate with that kind of build.