We had a duplex on the beach in gulf shores.  

From what I see on the market, houses are cheaper than most areas in the GTA while rent is still relatively high.Especially if you can find a SFR and convert the basement into a secondary suite, will definitely cashflow positive.

The tools on Zillow and Redfin aren’t especially helpful since the house is off market, and they’re underestimating the number of bedrooms.

I am just about to close on my first rental here in January.

Quote from @Brick Biermann: I don't have it any more, but I used to have a line of credit against some of my investments.

I know there are people from Calgary and Edmonton on BP.

I added value to the deal by retaining the 3 long-term tenants on the upper level, providing immediate cash flow, while planning upgrades to their units to justify future rent increases.

Growing up, my mother and I were renters, and I vividly recall the gratitude we felt when a landlord took a chance on us, despite my mother's imperfect credit history.

I've heard of these all in house investment options and listened in on a few webinars.

Cutting corners to save time might seem like a good idea, but it can lead to expensive repairs later on.