If it just needs some simple remodeling, you should consider to BRRRR that sucker or at the very least partner with someone to flip it yourself if the rehab is minimal. 

Also with the ability to deposit checks using a phone, the inconvenience is minimal.

We're operating with the assumption minimal/no relief is coming for landlords, but are optimistic that won't be the case. 

It gets your feet wet with minimal capital and greatly accelerates your ability to save.

But the minimum exchange would be $10K CAD.. on amount less would be require a minimal fee.. 

Look at Disney, the parks are at minimal capacity but my Disney stocks are up 39% ytd most likely because of Disney + and online subscriptions.

I put a house on the market, I did not put a sign, I did one open house and got 14 offers in 3 days.As an agent I did minimal, just priced it well, but  as an investor I picked the location, I did the renovation.I am looking at your house and the area, I am kinda surprised.Your reno is fine, but you priced it at 174K on chase street with 2 bedroom 1 bath with  semi finished basement. 

As to LLC costs, assuming you’re buying in Ohio and would use an Ohio LLC, the costs are minimal – about $100 to file with the Sec. of State to set it up, but no ongoing annual costs (at least currently).Disclaimer: Although I am an attorney, I am not your attorney.

I was hoping to use some of these funds for REI, but have been hesitant to do anything besides lending as once I remove any of that money it becomes INCOME and trying to minimize that hit for now. 

Even if people have to come into work a few days there will be some who will be willing to pay the premium to live in the big cities so that their commute on those days will be minimal.