It was really the only "extra".Do you have garages?

Not all CPAs have developed a niche in it or even deal with it.

Develop a relatoinship. 

I work in business development in oil and gas, and there's definitely a lot more activity, projects, and optimism in Calgary.

Originally posted by @Max Petrov:@Nick B.For me it takes much more longer) You  need to develop a model of a good deal and then just compare what you see with that model.E.g., your good deal may be priced at $80/sqft "all-in" in the submarket where retail houses are priced at $110/sqft and rents are above $1/sqft.You need to know these numbers before looking at individual properties.

I wanted to develop a little more of a knowledge base on choosing a potential location before I really started trying to make connections so I'm in the process of finishing emerging real estate markets by Dave Lindahl then the plan is to pick a few markets and start connecting like you said.How long ago did you start investing?

I know with rental properties, one of the main goals is the build long term equity in that home with some extra net cash flow after all expenses and savings.

As far as renting out the extra rooms, just be open about how the space is used.

Pay the extra for someone that won't cut corners.

I was impressed.I also like the extra column (prorata) for expected expenses.