Your job is to bring the conversation back to the current, real-world numbers—actual income, actual expenses, and actual cash flow.

With that being said, most of the people in my immediate network who are in the construction business say the most valuable skill is just being able to run a team and a job efficiently and if they could start over they would go the GC route.

I admire the approach taken by ZipSmart in the US and aim to create a similar tool for all Canadian provinces but with less emphasis on the map. 

Suburban areas and smaller cities have seen a rise in demand, making them prime locations for mid-term rentals.Flexibility Preference: More renters seek flexible housing options as job mobility increases.

Great job.

Same job, different reputation.My $0.02.

- those losses will be deducted from my non-passive income (i.e. my normal day job)? 

We might move back to the East Coast in 4-5 years, so I’m looking for investments that can work well as a primary residence now and a rental property later.Income: Both my girlfriend and I have solid tech salaries (150k+ each).Current Portfolio: I don’t currently own any rental properties.Goal & Long Term Plan: I don’t love my current job so like many of you, I would like to create enough passive income through rental properties to have financial freedom and be able to work business ideas or side projects.

Do you want to live here 1-2 years and then buy something else, or is this your near term home until something in your life changes (kids, job)?

I’m sure I could have done a better job vetting them out but I was newer and trying to with what knowledge I had at that time.