I’d love to hear where you’re leaning and swap more ideas.

However, long story short, yes there is, although I would recommend finding an advisor who is skilled in holistic financial planning that includes not just traditional stock market investments or real estate investments exclusively, but all investment strategies to help in your specific goals.In general though, you can either find a fee-only CFP that has expertise in real estate and other alternative investments, or you can find an advisor who is at the very least willing to have a conversation free of charge prior to any actual investments so they can give you a very good idea of whether they would be able to help you prior to beginning a relationship.

I'll admit yes I did, but only in a couple of situations, it is just so tough the way our system is set up....so you can call me a hypocrite if you like.5) And here is an 'outside the box' idea I've had for a while now - everyone says - "we have to let them all in, no one else will do those jobs".

They make you pay 85K as what they call "your Limited Partner contribution" in your first deal. 

I'd recommend house-hacking a duplex or triplex if possible to help limit your living expenses.

Do you recommend I property manage this myself, or would that be a bad idea. 

That's a terrible idea.He should either install a smart thermostat that allows him to set limits, or he should remove her from the property.

You are limited in your options if something worse should come along later, such as a large investment going bad.If $10,000 CDN is a show stopper for you, how do you expect to manage a $600,000 CDN property? 

It's very limiting to only be able to rent 3 months or more minimum.

Since you prioritize appreciation over cash flow, focus on DFW areas with strong job growth, infrastructure investment, and limited housing supply—such as Frisco, Arlington, and Rockwall.