Hi Michael,Finding the right CPA is crucial for managing your investments effectively.

Do you recommend using a general contractor, or would it be more cost-effective to handle it myself with subcontractors?

Are there any lawyers in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area that are familiar with Master lease agreements?

Guess a GA lawyer is the best person to ask. 

Think of it this way, for example...If your rent is $2000 but it is vacant for 2 months that means your effective growth income (EGI) for a year lease = $20,0000But if you lower it to $1900 & it sits vacant for only 1 month your EGI for a year lease = $20,900You can play with the rent numbers & how long you think it could remain vacant, but at the end of the day the most expensive route is vacancy.

This separation allows you to manage risks more effectively, ensuring your personal credit isn’t impacted by the ups and downs of your real estate ventures.Building business credit is more straightforward than most people think.

Since this is my first go around - I'd really appreciate advice on the following:- any references on lawyers /firms to work with to go through the Barment and foreclosure process without breaking the bank.- Ball park ranges - what can I expect the cost of this process to be?

.• What strategies or platforms have you found most effective for connecting with them?

This effectively guarantees they will buy the loan at closing.

They are provided with contracts to use which are developed and vetted by real estate lawyers within each state and updated regularly to stay current with changing laws.