Owning rental properties presents an excellent opportunity to build passive income streams and create long-term wealth through property appreciation and equity growth.Furthermore, to explore various avenues for investing in the real estate industry, including partnering with other investors.

If so then please explore with someone local and knowledgeable for time frame/costs/etc. if its just a way to buy a cheap property and you have little background, it may make you thoroughly hate RE investing. 

Whether you target B & C class neighborhoods for immediate cash flow or explore up-and-coming areas for long-term appreciation, the city has something for every investor.

In comparison to Houston, TX it has slightly lower median cash flow (screenshot).Here's a free app to explore city market metrics - https://marketcityanalysis.streamlit.app/

If you need help exploring, happy to help.

It's a strict 2-year requirement.As for strategies to avoid capital gains on the sale, if your client doesn't meet the ownership and use requirements for the Section 121 exclusion, they might explore other options such as:1031 Exchange: If the property is an investment property rather than a primary residence, your client could consider a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains tax by reinvesting the proceeds into another investment property.Installment Sale: If your client is willing to accept payments over time, they could consider structuring the sale as an installment sale, spreading the recognition of the gain over multiple tax years.Charitable Remainder Trust: If your client is charitably inclined, they could contribute the property to a charitable remainder trust, receive income from the trust for a certain period, and then have the remaining trust assets pass to charity upon their death, potentially reducing or eliminating capital gains tax.These are just a few options, and your client's specific financial situation and goals would need to be considered in determining the best approach.

I'm eager to connect with fellow investors and industry professionals to explore potential collaborations and opportunities.

We've recently been introduced to commercial/industrial flex spacing and would like to explore this in more depth along with other traditional residential REI.I look forward to all the help and guidance. 

We suddenly had 2 homes and began exploring what our options were and that is when we discovered the intriguing world of REI and tapped into Bigger Pockets and Better Life Tribe, etc. to begin our education.In the time since his death and the probate process we have been paying his mortgage off and selling items from the home which we have been maintaining.

However, this comes with the caveat that you and your husband are prepared to cover any potential increases in mortgage payments after the renewal, especially if the new rate is significantly higher than the current 3.5%, which I ignore since I am not versed in the mortgage system in Canada (although it does sound a bit like an adjustable rate mortgage from what you described).Before making a decision, I recommend speaking with a financial advisor or a mortgage broker to explore your refinancing options and get a sense of what rates you might be looking at come June.