I think it could work as long as I run all the numbers right and the deal is good. 

We’ve also asked them to keep the screen door unlocked so that we can use the key to enter if they are not home.Tenant is active duty military living with his girlfriend.

I would recommend finding a few lenders that can lend to Canadian investors prior to getting into a deal, that way you don't run into any hurdles on the back end.

The problem is I don't want to run that type of business.

Typically in those types of arrangements when money is coming in the door it goes to the money partner first to lower their balance as you are splitting profits not income. 

I typically look for properties to flip but I am talking to an off market seller that seems like a good buy and hold opportunity but I have no idea how to run the numbers for rentals. 

@Roseann KoefoedDo you mind me asking what the GC Fee runs?

You're generally seeing $150-$200/door unless you do a really strong BRRRR and pull out most/all of your capital (then it tends to be less). 

You can go to the City to confirm but I'd assume the  architect is correct with the timeline and potential costs. 70k for windows and doors sounds like more than enough.

@Mohit AroraLet’s also look at realityTenant doesn’t move in and then you have to “evict” a tenant not there and lose rent and try and collect something that doesn’t existLet them out of the lease, potentially keep the deposit and move onThis is why I also recommend a property manager - they typically will save you in the long run