@Robert Kemp Brandon Turner's book, "The Book on Rental Property Investing" includes downloadable guides that spell out the qualifications that applicants must meet to be eligible.

If you have the credit you say you have, getting a unsecured line of credit will be no problem at a local bank, and will be a lot cheaper. 

Great to meet you Mark, I'm a GC with a real estate license.

And even if not passed, there have been some less than positive press on funds to acquire large numbers of SFR in certain markets, and local governments are becoming less accepting of them.

It’s always a good idea to visit the areas, connect with local real estate experts, and really get a feel for the market dynamics.

Most of the local title companies can help you close the deal.

Maybe once we actually speak/meet, we can discuss if there is beneficial ways to do things together.  

Does anyone know of any local Winnipeg meet ups or online Canadian Real Estate communities?

I have always found that using a local credit union or business-friendly bank and putting my properties into commercial loans with those banks has been the easiest and simplest way.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.