They will have a better idea as it isn't just how much you make, but how much debt you have and how much you've saved up for a down payment.Prices in Vancouver are extremely high, so I'd skip it. 

Hi Lisa, As an investor, I have worked with all types of realtors, but for investment property I would say that you have to have an experienced realtor in investment properties or you have to have enough experience for the deal to work with.Experienced Realtor will help you with the contract (which in many cases are not simple), but most importantly with spotting issues in the property that could cost you thousands.Your concern is valid so it is important to sign a Buyer Representation Agreement, in which case the realtor has to work for you over his/her own interest (or you can sue him).The idea is not to sue them, but to make sure you trust them enough to work with them. 

Anyone have ideas on how to creatively finance this to make it a little bit better?

I've been rattling my brain about this for a while and may just hold off, considering the property is breaking even already (rent from the main house alone).

I've found every investor treats those costs differently in their pro forma, but this gives you the idea.

Jai Koolwal - that zip code isn't all bad, but I would want to see the actual address to give you a better idea.

Estimate the holding cost for the time it will take to get the rehab done and the place sold.

Investment Info:Other buy & hold investment in Berkeley.

You have to have a passion for some segment of the game first.....Just buying and holding a Long Term Rental will take you longer, consider adding in Flipping and BRRRs....

Probably right, aiming for 1000 sqft livable space so not super tiny but still your point probably holds.