You can also easily make $200/month renting out the parking spot.If you're looking at houses, try searching the forums as there are number of threads on locations outside the GTA.Good luck and keep us updated on your progress!

Also, assuming the eight houses are owner-occupied, you're dealing with the emotions of people selling a primary residence that will be destroyed in the path of progress.

The Best time by far to buy is in the very early recovery after the downturn.

Any recovery methods?

In situations such as this I would meet the installers when they first get there and then come back later in the day to check on progress.

Progress over perfection!

Are there Real Estate Finance companies or more progressive Banks out there offering 4-6%, or am I just being wishful. 

Instead of doing what others do by waiting for success to then teach the world how, I will be documenting my progress, or maybe lack there of, as I push through.This way the struggle is real and fresh and not forgotten in the aftermath of accomplishment.I hope my experience is of some use and please feel free to contribute. 

Looking forward to seeing your progress!

Eat, sleep and breathe progress towards your goal.