For a total of 30 units.oceanviews, + mountain viewsNew electrical and fire systems. roof coated 5yrs agonew broiler tank for common areas.My plan: implement RUBS+ (27k annually), optimize STR occupancy by adding simple amenities.

The author is the best at not sugar-coating the risks and rewards of this type of investment.  

Saw a post of old news, Ontario minister of housing looks at strengthening protections for landlords, http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/landlord-tenant-board-rental-kingston-animals-1.3876870, I am not always in Ontario, so cannot tell.

Maybe a fresh coat of paint? 

They'll tell you and they'll tell you, and ultimately it's all baloney, which you'll find if you investigate enough.Then on the other hand, you'll get people in the window replacement industry who will talk about the purity of the argon between the panes, the e-coating, the seals failing, virigin vinyl being better than recycled vinyl, the glass is too thin...the windows have a lifetime guarantee.

Along with animal feces in every room, one golden evicted tenant also was grilling in the living room.  12-ft textured ceilings and walls covered in black soot.  

If you notice, the author has a corporation, that is a totally different animal having stock and any loan to a corp, secured or not can be seen as a bond.Problem with blogs is they are usually only the tip of an issue, designed to draw attention as to have the author perceived as some expert, the expertise or knowledge of the author usually leading to some marketing agenda.When you read any blog, look to who the author is, the difficulty or sophistication of the subject matter, their experience and education as well as certifications in that area and the nature of the blog, the intent behind it, is it just informational or is there some expectation of promoting a company or product or related subject matter?

Get Permits, Demo, Framing, Rough (plumbing,HVAC, Electrical) , Roof (if needed) Inspection, Insulation, Siding Get Layout and Order Kitchen Cabinets, Sheetrock, Spackle, Primer, Floor installation, Order finish Material, Molding, Doors, Granite Pricings, First coat of paint, Install cabinets, Order Granite (2-3 days).

It took 3 coats before the smell was gone.  

I am simply direct, and I do not sugar coat things.