Or should I try to turn this money over right now and convert my garage into a efficiency. 

I also have my RE broker license - should I try to convert them into listings which I can market and sell for commission?

I'm converting from w-2 to w-9 currently.

Considering converting to master suite.

It’s an illegally converted (vacant) TRIPLEX=>DUPLEX in an RSO rent control area with no certificate of occupancy and likely some parking issues, still in need of some electrical mechanical permitting.

As I near retirement age in the next few years, I would like to consider converting my rentals to notes as well.

Short term building loan then convert to standard mortgage after it's done with the equity. 

The interest generated by the $300K mortgage is tax-deductible as per CRA Income Tax Act S. 20(1)(c), this in turns converts property "Q" into a tax-deductible asset. 

Building #1 is a commercial building converted to a 3000 sqft 2 bed/2 bath residential property.

For example, try to find a SFH for you and the family that has a garage studio, converted garage, or studio in the backyard with a separate entrance.