I don't do most of this stuff anymore because I now know what my time is worth but it really helps me double check contractor quotes and comes in handy in emergencies.

Fires or other home emergencies can also displace people whose insurance company may seek out an MTR for them.  

Much of Tampa Bay is in a severe housing crisis and opportunities are emerging that are investor-friendly and even allow for a single parcel to be developed up to 4 units to bulk up housing. 

By summer I should have a good emergency fund, and even if my future share of rent when I move in with my partner is $1,800, I could still have an extra $1,100 to contribute to the loan.

I have been active in many emerging markets ie.

I also have a gallon of bleach with my emergency supplies to purify water.Mike

If an investor gets over their head with their property or needs an emergency quick sale of their property, I am more motivated to earn a loyal investor than to make sure I get every dollar of my second mortgage repaid.

I am optimistic that it won't always remain this way, pockets of opportunity are going to emerge across Canada as well. 

There will always be some, but because the rentals are a repeat event, it seems like the issues could be refined and eliminated over time, then topped off with the right people when there is an emergency.. 

He had a family emergency.