Also, if you know of any bodies of works (books etc...) that would education one on building regulation that home inspectors place violations on such as electrical, construction, etc..., I would love to get my knowledge enhanced on that as well.

When I say control your spending, I mean drop cable, drop Netflix, don't go out to eat, don't take vacations and shop at the thrift store. 

@Tyler StrangIf you are shopping in Saint John, I trust you are working with local boots on the ground as not everything that is cheap here is actually a deal.

I am currently shopping for a PM to help me with this but would like to know what people do managing their own stuff.

Cost me less then 50 bucks, and another 40 for a new shop vac

If you shop around you should also be able to find a better deal on your quiet title action. 

hopefully.Just tell the bank you are going to do some work on YOUR home, while you shop for another. 

You could probably get a better deal if you shop around, assuming that's what you need.Anyway... hope that insight helps and hopefully see you there!

just shop on the MLS  look for fixers.. its a mine field with wholesalers there are some that are fine but its full of beginners and time wasters to down right folks you don't want to ever deal with.

When you start shopping for properties your realtor will most likely know people who own rentals, also, when you look at properties in person you can meet other property owners or brokers.