You have a bigger Goal than most of the Get Rich Quick with R.E. like "5 or 10 Years to a Million with Rental Properties."

I have no rich friends or family members unfortunately.  

I would try to bait them out with food/catnip and a trap?

@Andri Grullon @Rich BravoThanks for the kind words@Cody BaconIn this area, I've only been to the one in TO, but that is my favorite by far.  

I first read Rich Dad, Poor Dad in my early 20's and have been hooked on property since then (Cashflow is also an awesome boardgame!). 

We have found that totally updating older be in good working order, does not have a huge return on value.Just food for thought

The range which also was new was covered in  a layer of grease and grease, food debris, and other foreign object under the cover of the range top. 

Just look at any thread on BP about leverage compared to cash and you will see a very strong bent towards leverage being the only way you get rich in real estate.

Then whatever remains, figure if you can live off that by month and by year....including things like food, utilities, car, clothes, insurance (medical and property)...etc.Note: maintenance - So you cancel the PM and save the 10%, but you still need to stuff like cut grass, shrubs, paint, fixtures.Note: Capital - don't forget to budget for that

I have not gotten rich by any stretch of the imagination.