As another woman in real estate I fully understand your post - life happens and we have to deal!

Understanding and ProficiencyStrategy and DisciplineFlexibilityConnectivity and TeamworkAlthough possessing the "it" factor might improve some areas of your real estate investment experience, a mix of abilities, know-how, and character traits will ultimately determine your level of success.

As I understand it, this property has 3 total units in it currently. 

Start by understanding local real estate laws and market trends in  New Brunswick or Alberta.

Realtors are often a good choice since they do so many deals.Turn on your "person radar" and try to get to know them, try to understand how they think.

I don't understand what you are trying to do here. if the building is in bad condition you've got little to no chance to getting a tenant unless you're thinking of doing a complete rehab. if you are thinking of doing a complete rehab, chances are you'll need to do that before and then start marketing it. 

I'm trying to understand the process of transferring the Section 8 Designation once I close. 

@Graham Mink how are you, do you know a closing attorney that understands assignment, or that can do closings throughout the state?

Pay special attention to the exclusions listed on the preliminary commitment and make sure you are ok with those and that you understand them. 

We all operate with moral absolutes as a foundation, but decisions beyond that arena largely come down to understanding the trade offs and optimizing for the result that fits best for your family.