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.

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.

Every real estate investment is unique, and you're strongly encouraged to consult with an attorney to ensure your specific legal needs are properly addressed.

what were some things that drew you to these specific properties?

If you ever want to discuss specific steps or options, feel free to reach out!

My suggestion is to find some real estate industry surveys (via CBRE or others) and look for the MF cap rates in various cities/states/regions.

Try being an agent, your phone number is EVERYWHERE and you get targeted by a whole industry that wants to sell you the latest gimmick.Here is what helped me.I answer calls and when it's a telemarketer I will interrupt them and say very friendly (because I don't hate the poor person who gets paid to do this and coached to be ruthless): Hey, so glad you called, can you do me a big favor? 

“Notes” are such a BIG field, that I’ve found it more efficient, effective and profitable to target specific “arena” of notes at different times in different economic environments.  

It is hard to pin down specifically, but that seems to have been a factor in a few of the ARV-Appraisals that I've seen and has impacted the refinancing process.Otherwise, it has been a great market for my clients, great cash flows and repeatability which has really helped as they have scaled.

One of the other factors that kept me from pulling the trigger is that the city has never passed any real STR regulation.