Being smaller, it doesn't have as many opportunities for growth, as many larger employers, and as many institutions that draw people to the region.

I am also trying to replace my salary with cash flow so that I can just spend my day teaching people how to fly at my local airport. 

@Robert BurnsYou're likely going to get many different answers from many different people who have all had success and horror stories in different ways in RE. 

There were times when my projects were on the verge of failure and I was at risk of losing everything. 

Don't jump too early and start connecting with other investors in the area and meet other people who have house hacked near you.

Tell her to go out to a movie and have people do the work when she is gone. 

This has definitely put a strain on our monthly spending, and feel a bit stuck atm and we really don't want to stop adding to our other investments bc this property makes us lose cash month to month.

HELOCs are great, but too many people take them and deplete the power of the property.

I am ready to get these people out, but it is very difficult in Ontario, Canada. 

We started with a couple months of research which pretty much boiled down to three things-1- You don't need a sign if everyone who needs to know where you are knows where you are.2- Most people driving by don't see them.