Gives me a bad feeling the more I look around haha, it's not ghetto by any means but it's not necessarily promising either....somewhat of a gamble in my eyes.My basic plan of attack: I'd like to attempt house hacking initially, get a feel for owning a house, renting things out, and working it that way.

I too was not thrilled with the mundane 9-5 existence.

I wouldn't suggest gambling.

It's a gamble not to mention hurricane season is around the corner.

I mean not only is it a gamble to not fix right away but it also tarnishes your reputation as well.

Its a gambling contract.

the safest way is to just work like a maniac basically do your regular job and do REI as well, you will be putting in 50-70 hours a week but its safer than gambling that your REI will take off right away.

I was so thrilled with my experience and my ROI I started referring my friends and colleagues, and then that went so well I partnered with my turnkey provider and I help other investors build portfolios.  

If you go with the ARM you're buying a big gamble for $2k.

It is not practical in Ontario to gamble on increasing rents to improve returns when purchasing larger properties.