I'll end up paying a small vig to VISA on the conversion but the amounts are so small I consider it a wash for the gain of a US credit history.I also use it when traveling or for the occasional larger USD expenses.

For example, of you want to buy one bedroom apartment in Toronto area that is $100K, you look for 1 bdr apartment rentals ads and look for areas where you could get min $1000.You could furnish the property to increase the rental substantially and advertise short term rentals (3-12 months) there's a big demand for furnished apartments by temporary workers, professionals, travelers, insurance claims, families between houses, etc.. especially in Toronto area.But to furnish a whole house will be quite expensive.If you decide to rent it out  you better menage by yourself to safe money.I would get rid of it and buy 3-4 apartments and get $3-4K/mo

Traveling nurses2.

I’m proposing this location due to its central proximity in travel time from many areas within the Bay, and the number/frequency of BART trains.

My caveat is that I'm traveling for work on many weekdays, so I'm available on the weekends, and at least half of the Thursday evenings.

Is the house habitable?

I have already read books such as "Think and Grow Rich", "Awaken the Giant Within", "Good to Great", "How to Win Friends and Influence People", "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", and am about to read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad".

Among those reasons are Zillow's and Trulia's habit of publishing incorrect information and/or old and out-dated information, as well as the "zestimates" which are often horribly wrong.

If you're moving out here or on travels, you're welcome to join!

I would guess it's closer to 30%-35%.Office is under alot of stress due to changing workplace habits.