Inventory is very tight with approximately 1/2 the number of residential properties (including multi units) for sale today as there was 1 year ago, which at that time, was a record low level.

If you have an interest in the Hamilton, K-W-C , Barrie, Toronto West, or general GTA commercial/multi-family residential, then I have people to recommend as I've researched local agents for people I have been helping with their start in real estate investing.If you do start to invest in the Scarborough to Durham corridor, I have a set of trusted trades that I use and am happy to share because giving them more business helps me.I can relate to your being a securities investor first who is now looking into real estate. 

From there we have 5 more acres that we're going to be trying to zone for multi-family units.  

If a multi-unit do you owner occupy the unit. 3) What time frame do I have to give them to vacate the premises?

Hey all,My wife and I just bought our first small multi family (fourplex) that we intend to owner occupy.

I have not gotten started in multi family yet but I am investing in single family in the same area, and I saw this post.  

Built for multi-family use in 1946.

1-4 Units on a strap is considered residential multi-family. 5+ is commercial. 

Ideally, I’d like to buy a SFH or small multi unit with a VA loan where we can buy at a discount or force appreciation with some renovations while living there to gain equity quickly, then rent it out or sell when we move.Any advice on some areas with a reasonable commute to the Naval Station, good schools and low crime?

I figure I will start with a few single family homes just to just my feet wet then move on to some multi family units.