Another concern is after the two years, I still wouldn’t be lendable for most properties in my markets due to that lack of income. 

👋The rental market has evolved massively in recent years, with investors exploring new strategies beyond traditional long-term rentals.

I would test one as MTR and maybe one as STR, depending on your market.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Be careful when you select entity types.A pass-through entity in the United States, such as an LLC, may not hold the same characteristics in Canada.What market are you looking to invest in?

Quote from @Devin James: We’ve slowly been improving our homes the more we’ve built and the more feedback we get from our Buyers2021 – Added 8ft doors throughout the home2022 – Added a new elevation with stone in the front of the home2023 – NO carpet in the bedrooms, LVP throughout the home2024 – Added hurricane impact windows & new color options2025 – Adding Ceiling FansGotta be open to feedback and adjust accordinglyThis can be the difference of your home sitting on the market for 4 months vs 1 month where's the modifications and pictures?

The key is knowing how to navigate them:🔹 Finding the Right Deals – The best distressed properties aren’t always the ones sitting on the market.

In general, Cleveland is an excellent market to purchase rentals. 

There are very few markets that cashflow with 100% leverage.

Quote from @Kevin Hintz: I can totally relate to the tight market and how hard it is to find deals.