DSCR loans specifically can be pretty FICO score sensitive. 

HELOCs are specifically helpful in this case so long as you are consistent with paying it back in a timely manner for the next transaction.

Any insight on this specific market or recommendations for particular zips or neighborhoods with strong potential?

But if you can find the property which can qualify as rural, then you can finance.As an example, farm labor housing is multifamily and there are specific programs inside the USDA portfolio which target those types of properties.

Are you targeting any specific areas/neighborhoods like Maywood, Garfield Park, Speedway?

Agree with @Nathan Gesner about using available resources to get a sense for what is right for this specific property.

Look for those who are truly boots on the ground, as they can offer better insight and guidance based on direct experience in the market.Happy to help if you need more specifics!

This must be done within a specific timeframe (before January 31st), usually during the year following the transfer to take full advantage of the exemption.

Hey Ricky,I don't invest in Ontario so I can't comment on the specific local markets BUT, there will not be a lot of opportunities to buy distressed properties in Canada.

Let me be more specific.