Long term- I want to invest in multi family properties and rentals so I can create a comfortable cash flow to enjoy life and leave my children a business they can grow.

I am more of a meet in person, shake your hand type person so I wouldn't be comfortable with some of these out of state or virtual only options.  

If you were comfortable with your own repairs, I am a fan of the BRRRR strategy to basically get all your investment back and repeat on the next property.

The reason I'm asking is I'm not comfortable with my seller answer my buyer knowing what I'm making on the deal and my title company doesn't want to provide blind HUDS.

My goal is I want to master (or at least practice) analyzing duplexes so many times using the BP rental property calculator that by the time my agent starts giving me leads I'll be comfortable analyzing properties quickly and accurately.GOALS: Analyze 3 sample properties a week.QUESTIONS:1.

The garage was converted and added to the living room/dining room area with a separate laundry room and all done to code. 

Though your leverage is reasonable at 70%, your words indicate that your cash flow is not quite strong enough to comfortably endure decreases in rent.  

@Paulo AscurraIt depend on your comfort level with investing remotely - some folks like to be able to reach out and touch their properties and whether you intend to go-it alone or find local partners where you invest.While I still follow certain areas around MTL (I use to live in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and on the island (st-denis) many, many, years ago), like much of Southern Ontario, it has been quite some time since I have come across a deal which be sufficient reward for dancing with Le Regie or the Landlord and Tenant Board.

@Sabrina Trotter - I recommend getting additional quotes if you don't feel comfortable with the price you are being quoted by any of the contractors you are working with.

The hardmoney guy I use now for my flips does this but I am not really comfortable asking him all the details of his business since I would be a minor competitor of his.I have everything else pretty much in order.