Hi Leah - congrats on choosing to invest in real estate - buying your first investment property is a big step and can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time.

I can do plumbing with the help of my step dad. 

Does anyone have guidance surrounding the first steps to take when purchasing a property that is currently occupied.

Creating your account is a step in the right direction. 

Plus...escape velocity...Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady adviceEpisode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k Last but not least, I also recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs on the BP Podcast.

@Jake BerwindThat’s the right step, Jake.

I know ON and QC now are the most less friendly Provinces for landlords, can some landlords share their exprience? is it something to worry about ? and what is your exit strategy if after all the screening you got tra...

Do you recommend any in depth step by step podcasts or forums on bigger pockets that could help me out ?

Practically, you need a new contractor.

@Joel Falk, You may be overcomplicating things with intermediate steps that aren't needed.