As a newer investor I feel lucky my rentals have had zero issues (knock on wood).

We've designed buildings using a myriad of different construction approaches, from shipping containers to concrete, wood frame, steel, etc.

Thanks Roy - problem with anything outside GTA is that we would need to pay someone 20-30% to manage it.

@Roy Cleeves Thank you , I've read some RE books and i am actively following Bigger pockets podcasts , but now i feel i need more of practical hands on knowledge.

@Roy Nash Do you have any national lenders you would recommend?

@Roy Cleeves, I appreciate this!

You can see how this would quickly mess up your numbers if you are not prepared for the jump in price of wood.  

Hello all,I am closing on a duplex house hack shortly.I was going to put in new kitchens in to modernize the look of the place.But renovation costs have now become a bigger factor/concern than originally anticipated.I am trying to achieve the same result without the demo, disposal of old cabinets, plastering, tiling, painting and coordination associated with all of the above.The house is 8 years old and the kitchen cabinets are original and in fairly good condition (just a little dull looking).I would like a more modern look than the varnished wood finish of the cabinets currently in place.

Thanks @Roy Cleeves, I remember you did something in that line.

My neck of the woods doesn't offer a moratorium or eviction protection for "holdover tenancy" or squatting in a property.