No capital gains in Belize.  

A friend of mine invested in one last year—apartments upstairs, a small coffee shop downstairs - and the combination of income streams made it a steady performer.Scaling with a 1031 Exchange:While not applicable unless you sell a property, planning for a 1031 exchange could help you scale quickly while avoiding capital gains taxes.

So, coming in to the real estate field with no capital it seems like a good first step to get my feet wet and get a better understanding of real estate investing as a whole.Since I will be on the buying side of the deal, obviously negotiating will be a big part of my job.

Another thought if you have already been in the house for a year is to continue to work on it, add more value and then sell it after two years so you can avoid the capital gains.

Any way to capitalize on this garage outside of just attracting higher rents once I move out and/or higher sales price if I decide to sell?

Maybe team up with someone who has capital but lacks your expertise?

This hands-on strategy allows you to add immediate value and build capital quickly to reinvest in larger deals.

It has accelerated quite substantially in the last couple of years due to Ontario and BC migration (both in people and capital).

I am most comfortable with long-term rentals, but I would like to try a flip or two to build my capital.

Quote from @Rodney Davis: Does anybody know anything about Signature Capital Group?