They had nice looking street views but the commute times seem too long to be ideal for vacation rentals.

Someone who ideally owns some investment properties themselves and understands cash flow and what matters to investors.

@Shane M.I know the thread is a bit dated...but I'm seeing a spike in calls regarding "QRP" from people that (a) think it's something other than a Solo 401k and (b) are being told that they're the ideal candidate for said QRP, even though they don't have business income.How did things turn out for you?

Ideally, if it could be an M-F 9-5 job so that I can concentrate the evenings and weekends on building my RE knowledge. 

Set up a visit and meet your potential new colleagues and team members and drive alllll around so you get a good feel for streets and neighborhoodsGo to lots of meetups and build relationships...ideally by then you will know so so much more and have a better  sense of your next steps! 

I was wondering if anyone knows of an accountant (Ideally based in Vancouver) who you'd recommend with expertise in Investment Properties?

This isn't the ideal way to get a deal done.  

Ideally, I'd love to understand a cost per sq. foot of repairs, not sure if it's possible.

Collecting checks from tenants seems less than ideal in 2017.

Although it would be ideal to have the fridge farther from the sink, I agree that viewing the side from the living room may make the space seem smaller.