@Eric E.

Pair that with E-myth to build solid systems and Can’t Hurt Me for mental toughness, and you’ve got a killer combo.But here’s the real trick: consistent action.

rlkey=nqll6j71hmuippapvh8fdgnv4&e=3&st=f4ummlca&dl=0It was hard to find a similar property which I didn't know if that was a red flag or not.

.- Have attorney draw up a contract to do this.Suggest you offer your dad some cash, now or in the near future, to motivate him to transfer his ownership to you.It may not work out, but you will learn a lot either way!

.- Cities like Toronto will levy another tax (Vacant Home tax) equivalent to 1% of the current assessed value of the property if the property is not occupied (rented, owner-occupied, family occupied, all count as occupied)- Land Transfer Tax: while the Province of Ontario charges anywhere between 0.5 - 2% of Land Transfer Tax when your transaction closes, you should expect to pay this amount twice if the property is in the City of Toronto .

Provide clear instructions on where and how to pay to avoid confusion.Recover Security Deposits: The current property manager is legally obligated to transfer tenant security deposits to you or the new management company.

So, things change a bit.If it is his personal home, there are more restrictions.For an investment property, if you take over his financing, read through the deed of trust (mortgage) and see how they handle transfer of ownership.

You have no control over the servicing transfers.

Quote from @Sean O'Keefe: @Ignacio Vidal Traver This thread also has a great hours tracker / activity log https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/816680-real-e...Sure, sent! 

I know that the general guidance is that emergency funds aren't to be invested, but given our financial security and the fact that we already have a personal e-fund in a safe, non-volatile location, would it still be crazy/unwise to invest this 15k in an S&P500 index fund in a brokerage?