You'll get the most exposure using an agent.

What are you holding the properties with, capital-wise?

While I don't see it on the IRS tax information, if I remember from the conversation with him, I think you have to buy properties that need significant improvement. 

here is the situation. i left a really good paying job to take care of my 81 year old parents because my dad is chronically ill and my mom is almost there. i wont go into too much detail, but my sis doesnt help them. ill leave it at that. we have a person who comes twice a week to help with cleaning and other household tasks. i carry the bulk of the weight cooking their meals, running errands, grocery shopping, picking up meds, and taking them to dr appointments. its a full time job. i get a small salary of $1000 a month from a care giver sub contractor for the VA. ive been paying my bills with what savings ive had, but only have a few months of funds left. i own a duplex. i have over 200k in equity. i live in texas and texas has weird laws about refi and heloc/heloans when the property is 4 units or less and owner occupied. i would rather not sell, but if thats my only option i will have to at some point.does anyone have any advice or possibly be able to point me to lenders who might be able to work with my situation?

It’s your chance to look over how you’re doing. 

The experience is working out pretty well.I think their goal is to be your one-stop-shop for the whole process and that will suit me going forward. 

This would be like thinking pizza.com has the best pizza.

I believe that any losses you have in the stock market could offset rental income.On the other hand, the better solution is to not have any net rental income. 

Also check out the Lend2Live group.   

Anyone in the GTA investing in Brampton?