C-corps also have added benefits when it comes to health insurance and retirement plans, though you can do those things in a different kind of entity as well. 

And it doesn't come with a steady paycheck, health benefits, or 401k matching.Last year I left my full time job to pursue real estate and other entrepreneurial efforts full time.

The downtown has a ways to go before it really recovers, some parts of it are likely better than others but I'm not on top of it because it's a segment I'm not interested in.There may be some interest in rentals in the south part of Calgary, particularly around the South Health Campus (new hospital).  

I’m in my 3rd decade as a real estate investor and my wife has had health struggles and we’ve homeschooled 4 kids.

I've dealt with more Section 8 tenants than I care to admit, and frankly, for reasons of psychological health, I believe my mind has blocked it out.

The CPA I've been using is no longer able to prepare taxes due to chronic health problems.

Anyone have any concerns with lead issues or any other health issues associated Cleveland homes?

Go over everything with a fine-tooth comb to increase chances of +ve cashflow

Make sure your consumer debt is eliminated, have 6+ months of reserves in the bank (including all deductibles for home, auto, health, disability), then I'd start investing!

Some renters will be winners - like the fixed income, never-going-to-move-again renter, but there will be many losers too - the new tenant moving into town, the renter who would like to move closer to work but can't because they're "locked" in with an artificially low rent, the tenant who is moved out and can't find another affordable place because the economics no longer support a home being a rental and it gets sold to an owner occupant.Consider donating to your local apartment association or other org who is working on "no on 10" campaigning.