It all depends on what the individual would do with their risk tolerance.

Its just listings you have to find manually by going to individual websites, real estate companies, etc..

It can come from individuals or it can come from the bank.

3) Do I need to have an actual company or can I do this as a private individual?

I would look into a DSCR loan option it will require 15-25% down depending on the lender but it's based off the asset and if it debt services rather than based off the individual. 

so... what if you :-ignored the headlines-were an individual in a strong financial position-bought an STR in a place you believed in and liked to visit, and-were willing to put in some time, effort and funds over 1 or 3 or 5 years?

I've written a lot on the forums about all the reasons house hacking is the best strategy for beginner investors--feel free to take a look at those posts.I'd suggest starting with a more beginner-friendly strategy, get your experience from that, and THEN (if you want), try the more difficult strategies like OOS REI.

Please remember, the focus here is on compliance with Canadian privacy laws and respecting the privacy of individuals while still achieving our goals.

Trucking is going through a major contraction right now and if self-driving trucks ever become a thing you are out of business. you still have to park self driving trucks my friend ... and only some portions of trucking are going through a "contraction".

I'll need th e drawing and someone to do the work.Where is the best place to find individuals who do this type of work.