I have been told by a contractor that the foundation of the building is intact, so it does not need to be torn down but requires a "gut renovation down to the studs."

I’m definitely working hard to create a solid foundation for both my family and my investments, and it’s encouraging to connect with like-minded people who are exploring real estate as well.You’re absolutely right about Section 8 housing, the stability of cash flow is definitely a big draw for me, especially with the U.S. market being more accessible in terms of affordability compared to Canada.

Ive been using the same for many years now and its my foundation for operations, follow-up, workflow management and communications. 

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

Things can be changed and modified but general foundations are important to me.

Start by educating yourself with foundational books like The Millionaire Real Estate Investor and practicing deal analysis using tools like BiggerPockets calculators.

Over time, as you gain more experience and capital, you can consider expanding into multifamily properties once you've built up a solid foundation in real estate investing. 

Your strong foundation in the stock market and tech background positions you well for success in real estate investing.

I'm not sure if that would bring in enough money but it would certainly make things easier financially speaking while you built up your real estate portfolio. 

Was it easier to dig the foundation with shovel, horse and scraper or with a track hoe?