They can help you navigate code compliance, especially with accessibility and egress requirements, and provide a clear budget before you begin.

This could easily cost you $10’s of thousands if you plan to stay in the home 5+ years when you return. 

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Next, plan on inspecting your properties every 90 days; you can communicate this to the tenant as you ensuring the property is in good order and to help you plan for repairs/future improvements. 

I'm not familiar with Canadian regulations but you should look into how you can get access to money if you don't have any.

I have access to see properties on market with assumable mortgages for FHA. 

Interest rates were what, near 3%, 5 years ago.

i strongly disagree with this. 

You could negotiate terms such as a lower interest rate or interest-only payments for a set period to ease your upfront burden.Lease-Option Agreement: If the landlord isn’t ready to sell outright, consider proposing a lease-option where you continue renting for a set period with an agreed purchase price.

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