Sadly, some people on here (as with any online site), either want to puff up their reputation by answering questions, but don't necessarily have the full information, understand our local markets here, etc.

From everything I have read online so far, it looks like I'm most interested in rehabs, either for flipping or  to hold onto as rental properties.

Account Closed said, 1% is about right.

Regardless of which route you go being thorough with your accounting can save a lot headaches come tax time.Thanks,MH

You can go under contract online via docu sign.

I was able to access one big developers plans and budgets on line.

@Presh DineshkumarMost of the Plus and Pro membership "perks" are very U.S.A. focussed - even the on-line calculators - and have less practical value to Canadians ... even those unfortunate enough to be stuck in the GTA ;-)Some Plus/Pro features .. such as the search members by zip or postal code now work (sort of) for Canadians (polite nagging can pay off ).If you are a flipper, or offer a real estate related service (architect, trade, etc), then the ability to post advertisements to the Real Estate Marketplace is a benefit.I upgraded to a Pro membership early on to support the site and its growth as I found it to be a credible venue for exchanging knowledge and making contacts with respect to real estate. 

My background is in residential and commercial property management and accounting.

Has to be a simultaneous purchase, meaning that the IRA cannot put up all the money for the purchase and then later the IRA account holder puts in the money for her part of the purchase and get reimbursed by the IRA and vice versa. 

I have health issues so most of my work is searching and evaluating props on line.