My main focus is to learn about investing and use my broad connections so I can create relationships that benefit the both of us.I look forward to chatting with all of you!

LOTS of lookie-lous and showings are non-productive for both me and the applicant.Another benefit is the application shows their income and that's a  prequalifier to being accepted (no, this does not include CR/BG reports) as I require 2x the rent. 

I would like to speak with you and maybe we can benefit from each other. 

Generally it is best to own rentals in your own name and use ret. account for some other alternative investments such as trust deeds or private lending (because there are no tax benefits when owning rentals in your retirement account as opposed to owning in under your name), but every situation is different.

You're benefiting by the dog being there!

@Jeremy S. generally speaking, direct and indirect costs are capitalized under Section 263A (UNICAP rules).

My understanding (as a newbie) was that the appraisal was for the benefit of the lender, the home inspection for the buyer.  

While the exchange rate will benefit them during the repatriation, when the have to turn around an purchase a second U.S.A. property, they exchange rate will take another bite.I'm another Canadian who seeks a vendor carry (owner financing) whenever possible.  

I believe the benefit of the commercial is that they are focused more on the cash flow of the property rather than my W-2 income.  

This gives the ability to maximize tax benefits.