Properties and renters are unique....

., they force coverage on you instead of tailoring the coverages around your unique situation)Only represent one insurance company (no single insurance company can offer the right policy, at the right price for all situations)Their process for getting a quote is difficult and cumbersomeTheir underwriters/inspectors seem to always find a problem with a propertyIf you spot these warning signs, you should search for an insurance agent with these attributes: Have a depth of knowledge gained through years of experience working with real estate investors like yourselfHave a unique consultation process specifically crafted for working with REIsHave access to a minimum of 50 insurance companiesWork with a large independent insurance agency or group (the larger the agency, the more leverage they have with insurance premiums and claim settlements).

This is a unique transaction in that it is a portfolio of residential units instead of on commercial property.

Door knocking, expired listings, open houses, join a BNI Group or a networking group, see if your company has a relocation division.

My wife and I bought our first home in 2015 which uniquely came with a tenant whom rented the upstairs.

Values are determined in July of the previous year, and properties are rarely visited in person by provincial appraisers.For this reason, provincial property assessments should never be solely relied upon as any sort of relevant indicator of true market value for the purposes of purchase, sale or financing.Think of the assessed value instead as something akin to a weather forecast, spanning far larger and more diverse areas than the unique ecosystem that is your neighbourhood, your specific street, or your specific property.

Hi Mark, it really becomes a matter of how motivated you are to hone the skill set of each category, and they have their similarities and unique characteristics.  

I inherited a unique home a few years ago, free and clear ( where I sort of live) on a large property for the area, and as they say, it has great bones.

However, you may want to relax in the 5-10 year timeframe.Another thing that is unique in real estate is that many real estate loans balloon between 5-10 years giving another reason to liquidate the fund.

You can also look to attend a local real estate networking event and ask others who they are using.You have a unique situation as you are househacking which means you purchased an investment property in addition to a personal residence.