I got a decent rate from one of the online brokers, and I will be putting down a 10% down payment by choice. 

Good deals aren't obviously easy to find.I'm trying to decide if I should :a) just be patient in my chosen market and wait for the right BRRRR deal even if it takes monthsb) also look for a small MFR (my #2 strategy choice) so I can start investing while waiting for the right BRRRR dealc) expand my market into a 2nd location (I'm out of state and like my initial market as it's backed by good metrics and I have family in the area which can help mitigate some of the risks of out of state investing).I'm leaning towards looking for a duplex as it won't prevent me from buying a good BRRRR.

You would invest in this asset class because you believe you can do the most effective job of growing your tax-sheltered retirement savings in real estate as compared to other investment choices (or in addition to other choices).

I have a Roth Solo 401k, and so far it seems this is the best choice for me to fund the account.  

Thanks for the feedback @Ryan Kelly

I looked at Oshawa a few weeks ago but even with the addition of a legal basement I’m still not able to create a + cashflow so my next choice would be KW.

So, From a slow appreciation POV, would you say Durham is a good choice?

LVP is a popular and solid choice these days for sure!  

No matter is they don't go for a specific profession, getting an education in Business Management or Entrepreneurial Studies would be a sound choice. 

I actually see this as the worst of all choices as it limits what additional properties you can purchase and keeps you locked into a non-performing asset.I think there is much more risk keeping your money locked in your current house than if you were to redeploy in a MFR or even just dump it in index funds.