Additionally, working with a mortgage broker or financial advisor can help you navigate the process and find the best financing option for your needs. 

However if you can collaborate with someone who has the knowledge to navigate the guidelines on operating a halfway house you could own the property and they could rent it from you.

I have no experience navigating the construction loan process.Thanks!

The basic process is patterned after the states but just like any international market, it has its own quirks and laws to navigate.

A short sale is something that you should NOT try to navigate on your own with a seller.  

Feels like 'SlumLords' run this town's market at the end of the day.Interested to hear what others have to say who have experience with tenants in college towns/ How to navigate around potential risks.

-Seek professional help: Working with a real estate agent and lender/broker can help you out quite a bit when navigating what deals are worthwhile and which aren't. 

While all of my Memphis properties performed well for LTRs, I will not be investing in Memphis in the future for a few reasons: Crime is pretty out of control (if you're not from the area, it can be tough to navigate this), it can be a tough rental market due to professional renters (folks who take advantage of landlords), and the last reason is that it's highly competitive.

Knowing that bigger arbitrage businesses have their own cleaning and maintenance staff, I figured they may be able to operate the property at a profit, even during the this virus situation that we're trying to navigate. 

I am looking to establish relationship(s) with Real Estate Agents or Brokers in the greater Seattle area that can help me navigate the rental property game in this area (bonus points for investing experience).Please share any and all names that you recommend!