Specifically looking for a cross-border accountant, and legal counsel to ensure I get the right paperwork sorted to minimize double taxation, and related cross-border issues.Any other Canadian investors have experience with this, or accountants here who specialize in supporting with this?

Lot of singles and doubles though.

You can always double close though, so it doesn't change much. 

And when I am not there, they park on my property (paved double parking pad). 

Invest where you live is best.Get  a great Agent Get a great Contractor Get a Mentor to make it happen Phoenix area doubles in value every 4 years.

Even during a 5 year holding period a properties value can double increasing equity substantially.  

But as mentioned even this plan will probably double your interest expenses. 

Seller financing opportunities have been growing in popularity.Most Recent Deal (March 2024):I purchase a double duplex in SLC county, in Glendale, has some mailbox theft issues.

Therefore, the only way this could help you is the fact that the seller's agent will likely push your offer more with the seller, as it gives them the chance to earn double the commission.

From my understanding, if its passive income, just a room-by-room rental, it would go on your schedule E just like any other rental. if its active, like a short term rental situation or mid-term, something like an airbnb or bed and breakfast where you're actively including extras, it would be filed on a schedule C. disclaimer, im not a tax person, so double check this with your tax pro. when you go to qualify for your next purchase, whether that's for primary or inv., using a full-doc loan... if its schedule C, you would need to do a 2 year average of this income in order to use it. its looked at as a business, and self employment income. if its schedule E, theoretically you could use the schedule E income calculations just like any other rental even after the first filing.