Put the min % down and make sure you CF positive and have healthy reserves.  

A little respectful discussion is healthy. 

As for pets: we just charge pet security deposit of an additional $150, but then $15-25 per pet per month depending on size...There is definitely more than one way to skin a cat.  

There too, while many of these crowdfunding sites can assist in your equity raise, they are going to need some "skin in the game" and a track record.  

You can shear a sheep many times; you can skin him only once.  

But in any case please don't take someones word for it on some forum when they have no skin in the game.

The deal has to cash flow very well, with a healthy DSCR at least 1.3  .   

So a 2% would be healthy. 

The province may finally have clued in to the fact that a healthy and functioning market for rental housing is vital for giving people decent homes to live in.

@Tapanga Matthews, yes, I think a 4-student property would be a great start.Brampton has been extremely hot of late in terms of appreciation of the Real Estate, and the demand by buyers.It is hard to coach you in writing, but basically you need to look at your resources (financial, time, and talents), and have qualified Real Estate professionals guide you in where you can best utilize them.For example, if you have a healthy down payment available for a property 30-45 minutes from where you live, in a market a little less hot than Toronto or Brampton, and you have the time and ability to manage the property and your tenants, then I would say go ahead.But if you have a small down payment, no extra time, and few Real Estate-related talents, then I would say that you need to re-evaluate your investing options and get professional guidance on which Real Estate options you should consider.Happy to chat on the phone if you'd ever like to do so.