If you have a loss, it might be limited based on your income level.When you sell it, the half of the gain not taxable under section 121.

According to the builder and county records, half of the properties in the community that I am interested in are purchased by investors for rent, cash purchase and financing are 50:50.

Local lenders tend to be the most fluid and easiest to work with.  

Some of my easiest properties to manage!

HelloQuestion for Canada REI experts.I own a primary residence in OntarioI am renting half of it and live in the other halfWhen I bought the house last year my bank didn’t know I would rent half (I didn’t either)Now I am looking to buy another SFH as a way to dip my toes in the REI market.

Real Estate Professional vs. a Passive InvestorTo become a real estate professionals, you have to spend more than half of your time working in real estate-related fields.

The original wholesaler isn't responsible for additional costs incurred by you in the disposition process.And, finally, finding cash buyers is usually the easiest part. 

We’re new to the game wondering the easiest way to deal with this?

@Mitch MesserI like it, about the easiest way to get into RE.

I'd say the easiest and most effective way to get started is grab a duplex and rent the other side while also renting the spare bedrooms in your unit or finding a 4+ bedroom single family and renting out all of the other rooms that you aren't using.