I want a better idea of what is going on and it seems handy to have.Does anyone out there have a sewer scope that they are happy they purchased vs rented?

Seems way better than giving Uncle Sam tax dollars. 

After the first one you will be more experienced and now you will have a better idea of what to look out for on the next one.

If I can instead have a long term unit that nets some money when I don't use it, and I don't need to deal with a noisy roommate, that'd be better.

The better team you can build the more successful you will be. 

This is some great information for anyone looking to better understand creative financing/wraps/subject to transactions.

They will have a better idea as it isn't just how much you make, but how much debt you have and how much you've saved up for a down payment.Prices in Vancouver are extremely high, so I'd skip it. 

A better strategy and use of time would be to actually do a STR :).

The new primary home also has to be bigger or better to qualify.

I can get 5% from the Fed with better tax advantages and its guaranteed whereas I have a LTV of 90%.