My unemployment is temporary so seller financing or HML sound the most appealing.

Insurance, debt, LLCs, homestead, trusts, single and multiple member entities, off shore trusts etc can help with isolation, ananymity, shields, deterrents, etc -some of the things you want to consider.

I live in the north shore in Vancouver as well and like Edmonton as my go to.

For a permanent solution of the bulging walls, the Engineer recommended a system of steel shoring and diagonal braces be installed in the basement under the floor and against the building foundation. 

They are putting in an update to the South Shore rail to Chicago making the commute time to Chicago no more than if one were to live in the burbs.

I currently have about $70k in equity from other properties and access to another $30k in cash.Coming up with the other $300k for the temporary flip is the challenge.The online auction keeps getting relisted and is quite the tease.

South Shore area. 

@Tab Teehee I recently had a 1 ton unit installed in a SFR located at the New Jersey shore.

You could sell it to the tenants as temporary, only as long as they run up the bill.

If there is fire, smoke, water, or storm damage to the unit  and they are forced to move out while repairs are being made - the Renters policy will pay a set amount of money towards their temporary residence (hotel) until they can find a more permanent place to live or you are ready to have them move back in.