Most Canadians investing countryside seem to be moving their money into properties in MB, SK, or AB due to affordability and in AB's case the more landlord friendly laws.

If they are paying little to no money at closing, what skin in the game do they have?

So if they can get guaranteed 5% interest in an account they can get their money out of at any time they’ll want 8-10-12%. 

I recently attended a webinar, Master your Rentals: Save Money and Time with effective Self-management.  

Have you checked with an SEC attorney to make sure you know how to legally raise money? 

Don’t fall into the trap of being lured by good-looking cash flow numbers—those properties can become money pits.To wrap this up, my advice to clients is simple: Don’t overlook a solid duplex while chasing the dream of a better triplex or quadplex.Good luck! 

They loved it because they got some play money right away and steady income each month without having to deal with toilets and tenants.

: Patience💡 What upgrades are actually worth the money right now?

Ensure lender approval before bringing the mortgage current, and use escrow or a lien to protect your money.

I have been investing for years; stocks, options, bitcoin, real estate, and private lending and now I am getting out of all of it because my job is proving to have an infinitely higher return on time and it no longer makes financial sense to dump money into rentals.