On the other hand, if you are netting significant profits (e.g. 100K+ per year, but I really don't know where the cut off point is) in the US, the overhead may be worth cost / aggravation.I am curious what structures Canadians are using and at the end of the day, what is the effective marginal rate they see.

Where are the people you know investing out of state?

There are occasions where the borrower does have ability but does not qualify for traditional - but that is rare.Throw in the fact that I am not a bank so I can create loans out of thin air and only need a 10% reserve as another reason.I can share good and bad stories - it really goes to underwriting the borrower and the price they pay (paying more) is irrelevant if they cannot make payments

From Panama Papers to a dwingling economy worldwide it became evident prices where for the most part at their peak. 

If you aren’t using a PM and have no clue where to start.

I’m ready to jump into the real estate game but I don’t know where to start.

For rent by the room, you want to be where young people would like to live, which is as close to amenities, nightlife, and jobs as they can get.

Where I was from (large orgs) managers are pretty strict on what information they can provide for employment verification.

Where are their properties at?

I'm only looking to be a part-time agent as I already have a career in another field, where my time is spent M–F.