After bills paid, I typically have around $300 to $400 left to spread out for savings monthly.

I've been saving up money and have been disappointed in the bank interest and thought there has to be a better way. 

Focus on learning the business and/or find a great property management company to assist you.Find the ROOT CAUSE of the vacancy issue and focus on resolving it!

The money you save by less frequent turnovers will beat the money you would earn by trying to stay at top of market pricing. .

Is it advisable to leave the pool as is, and save the fill cost of about $12K, or just fill it from a liability stand point?

Would you ever hold off from doing a tenant inspection save on a potential "outlay"? 

Do I invest my money now and then liquidate when I have enough for my first down payment on a property or just save all cash and avoid the risk and illiquidity of certain investments?

Hi all,There are many reputable companies who will list properties (for sale) on realtor.ca for a flat fee without the use of an agent, hence saving commissions, but I haven't been able to find anyone reputable for leases. 

How much money do they expect you to have in your savings in order to qualify?

I liked dealing with them 2008-10, boy they sure were a lot more flexible then...kinda want to save my major renovations for the next recession :)