Hi Jeffrey, I think you're doing everything to successfully prepare to self manage your property!

And the ones that had loan maturities as the market was crashing were a mixed bag—some lenders worked with borrowers to find a successful plan, some were able to recapitalize, and some got foreclosed.  

If its a good fit for both of us, it can be very successful. 

is a quick way to ruin Thanksgiving for perpetuity, so it's better to put a detailed approach in place and know how you're going to be able to handle the reno and successfully exit the property.

In about 20 years, you will be an instant success.

If you’re not looking for professional management that’s no problem but at least have one find a tenant, do the showings, marketing and screen applicants so you can be set up for success.

There may be posts about the topic I'm going to ask, but it's drowned out by the million general asset protection posts.Here's the question:Does anyone have an Asset Protection Success Story?

Saint John is one of those markets where knowing the neighbourhoods and, in certain neighbourhoods, the blocks within, is critical to a successful investment.  

Has anyone had success with these deals and know of good attorneys that understand these options?

I have a condo I rent out that has great success with staying occupied I've had a zero percent vacancy rate on it since moving out and converting it to a rental three years ago.