If you have a property you feel is distressed, then dive deep into the local courthouse records to learn more (assuming that's public info in Montreal), then go out to the place yourself.

Vinicius,Hi, best place to find local like-minded Investors is the local Investors Club. 

I took my knowledge andstarted working with local private people to fund fix & flip'sthrough the use of notes & mortgages.

If yes, and if you do not have much experience yourself, I would engage a local civil engineer to guide you through the initial planning phases even before you get to design & construction. 

I need to keep everything very local for now, which is challenging, but I'm willing to face a challenge.

If it's feasible I always recommend to start investing locally and sourcing the deals, contractors and if interested manage yourself.

As far as getting best rents, I've seen professional photos make a huge difference and depending on your local market placing it all the typical property sites like Zillow, Trulia, etc.

Despite mortgage rates being double what they were two years ago, the overall borrowing environment remains favorable for state and local entities.Key initiatives driving this surge include efforts by entities like the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, which recently launched a $425 million bond sale aimed at providing affordable mortgages to over 2,700 families.

I started local because I was more hands-on and wanted to experience the process.

I have no intentions of quitting my job or shutting down my business, but want to  buy and use properties to help grow my equity and help me develop a 20+ property portfolio, creating a nest egg for 15+ years down the road, when I retire.