You can though, own separate property by specifically stating at purchase that it is "sole and separate" or something to that nature and I believe the spouse has to sign a quit claim deed attesting to that.

The beauty is that you can control the lock from your phone via an app. 

I'll add that it's important to factor in the seasonal nature of STRs into your income / expenses.

Appreciation isn’t guaranteed but we live in the most beautiful city in canada, probably a top 30 city in the world.

But in a condo, unless it's a very expensive luxury condo, I doubt that your typical renter would care too much about and pay a large premium for a beautiful design.

Sometimes you can accomplish this with just a splash block, other times you need to pipe the water far enough away until it drains naturally.

The "beauty" of Trusts is usually they aren't recorded.What is the deal for this property? 

It sucks you were burned from contractors, who perhaps took advantage of the uncertain nature of covid, but I can say from experience that getting burned is the best way to learn!

Heating costs go up in winter, as does electric due to the reduced natural light and people being indoors more.

The beauty of sales jobs is you learn the valuable people and negotiating skills and you can also increase your earnings, which sounds like your immediate goal.