All positions for residential real estate are taken.

Total property income MINUS yearly expenses Equals either positive or negative cash flow.

I'll look to partner with a local brokerage in a way that I can still maintain relative independence for my company during that two year period. 

That way you have a better chance of positive cash flow after financing.

I know maintaining 800+ is unrealistic and probably unnecessary in the investing arena. 

Looking to invest in multi family , in small Ontario cities such as Hamilton , Kingston but it will be hard to get good tenants to live in such buildings , SFH look less headache but it is expensive that is it hard to produce positive cache flow with 20% down payment. 

At the end , its a negotiating position among syndicator and investors. 

@Liwen Gu - Sounds like you are in a great position.

Then, I would evaluate my financial position and see what the best way of getting started would be (in terms of property cost, risk, etc...).

However, my area (high cost-of-living) could make breaking even or positive cash flow difficult.The main question: is house hacking worth it or a "good deal" if cash flow from the rented units doesn't fully cover all expenses but you're significantly reducing living costs?