I plan on starting a business after college and invest in real estate on the side and eventually become a developer. 

But I find deals for cheaper than that privately in Hamilton.East of Toronto, I'm not familiar with those markets.Something I want to investigate more in Toronto that I think could do really well is infill development.

I have one and am busy developing two more. 

For the box size of the car wash you would need to see what rent per sq ft they are paying for the market and make sure it was not inflated with TI (tenant improvements) from the developer.

My question:1) Do I need to get a permit from the town or/and notify the town development department?

3) Donate 1% of our revenue to local community development or social causes We feel it is our duty as real estate investors, landlords, entrepreneurs to help make the communities we operate in better places to live for everyone.

As an example, I looked at a new 3/2 development in Pflugerville.  

The more you network and talk to people the more likely a relationship will develop and you can start to build that trust.

The using-none-of-your-own-funds can be done, but again might take some determination and having the right connections, which can take some time to develop! 

If you can spend the time before you actually move really developing a set of criteria, you'll be ready to jump on the ideal property when it comes up.