Some people park their money in condos, as canadian real estate is relatively safe, and we have a good banking system compared to other countries.

I bet it was challenging at first to move from your SFH into one of these units but in the long run it'll pay off.

Safe estimate in Cook County (Chicago), 4 months assuming the tenant doesn't have an attorney and its summer.

I've got Safe Harbour through All State.

I'm also open to pledging my liquid assets to access more credit (non-callable).I'm okay with some rental unit managemnt work, but don't want to do it as a full-time job.Ideal situationThe portfolio is- Diversified into RE- Uses safe leverage and low interest rates to maximize returns- Provides cashflow to cover the interest payments / expenses- Increases overall return vs. only stocks, bonds- Uses my credit line fully (in a safe way).

Your best bet may be to explore building an ADU on your existing properties, or to buy a SFR and build 1-2 ADU's. 

I bet you can still get it online.I would fix it or replace it.

Best bet is to get all the details of the building structure then discuss with a company like this https://rooflifters.com As a GC I have lifted several roofs on buildings, lifted houses and buildings and my house moving company even moved a lighthouse successfullyhttps://www.nps.gov/caha/learn... 

Thanks @Ronan Donnelly.One other thing between direct investing vs syndicates is with direct investing you can "max out" your credit lines in a safe way, and this can extend leverage.With syndicate / CF, one needs to cough up hard cash.

You're basically keeping up with inflationIn this case, you're basically betting on appreciation.