You are aware that PadSplit requires you to convert your living and dining rooms into additional bedrooms, right? 

While different industries may have additional location requirements, there are four basic requirements.Low crime: Companies are unlikely to establish new operations in high-crime cities.

Very interested in the Cleveland/Ohio market in addition to a few other cross-border cities closer to Toronto. 

You can assume about 1% in closing costs in addition to commissions so you're starting around 7% before the seller gets any cash at closing. 

1) Renting garage units2) Additional Pet Fees3) Adding flooring insulation in the upper unit led to improved efficiency and sound reduction for lower tenants.

Here in FL a pool trumps all and having a spa feature built in offers additional ROI. 

I wonder if an inspector's license might be another good addition to our repository.

Long term $ can range from 6's-10% range depending on all types of factors - LTV, location, unit count, debt coverage, borrower strength, full doc or lite doc programs, etc..

What zoning code could I request a zoning variance or rezoning that would allow us to have the 2 livable units on parcel, one primary residence and one additional living unit (known currently as ADU)?

Consider offering equity partnerships, debt financing with profit sharing, or preferred equity, where investors get a fixed return before you share profits.