Pay attention to how professional and transparent they are.Avoid Pressure Tactics: Scammers often pressure you to act quickly.

Just like professional athletes who still work with coaches to hone their skills, a real estate mentor or coach can provide you with valuable insights, shortcuts, and strategies that can help you avoid mistakes and fast-track your success.

The final straw was just last week when tenant randomly attacked my competency in my professional career.

Again, large commitment of time, patience, and ability needed.The amateur of “semi pro” investor should realize that the professional investors (such as myself) spend ALL DAY EVERY DAY doing the above.  

My name is Anthony and I am currently a full-time healthcare professional. 

FidelFidel,When I saw your question I got interested as most Canadian investors are rather running away (or pausing) from investing in RE in Canada.But to help in your journey, here's what I can share mostly from either my personal experience or discussion with relevant professionals. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

But be prepared because you are probably dealing with a professional tenant.

Readers should seek professional advice.

I have a couple of friends who have several rental units in Gettysburg and said the rents are good and he has many professionals who stay for a good amount of time and pay on time.