If these factors were not sufficient to discourage you there is the fact that there is a group of Real Estate investors and lots of novices that research these deals and go to the auction to see if anything goes too cheap. 

Hey everyone, I'm super new to the REI world, I'm a licensed RE Broker though and am now trying to make the transition. I've used Boomtown for my RE business but now need to decide if implementing my Investment busine...

If you are wanting something longer term, then an LLC might be a better choice.    

You can do this through networking, finding properties that you like and send out letters or calling the owners, etc.I know it may not be immediate satisfaction, but given your (and my) situation we don't have much of a choice if we want to be savvy investors and deals are not readily available. 

It's not even a choice.  

If it's electric I would say there's no way 20 amps is sufficient for that type of appliance and you need to have an electrician check the gauge wire used and if the breaker amperage can be increased. 

Your "empire" can be much larger than his and you have the choice of who maintains it. 

My name is Michael Baes and I am a Personal Trainer by trade and real estate investor by choice.

@Sitha Nhok Good material choices!

SO Desjardins would be my choice.