@Nigel YarbroughTo find cash buyers and structure a lucrative deal, join local real estate investment groups, contact agents, search public records, attend property auctions, use online platforms, connect with wholesalers, and send direct mail campaigns.

Major platforms like Airbnb now remit these taxes directly to the city, which simplifies the process but places more scrutiny on unpermitted listings. 

I'm still trying to understand the best use of this platform :)I'm currently working with a mortgage broker in OH, but it's always good to have more points of view.

I do a rent by room strategy, and I use a tenant application platform (Turbo Tenant which I love) but they're having trouble inputting their info....Is there another way to verify income, credit score etc with a foreign visa?

I don't know enough to bet on a particular block when looking at deals, so if that is the situation I may need to look elsewhere. 

What platform do you use to send it out?

I'm looking for a skip trace platform and seen these two as an option.

If you want to be able to fly out, Calgary or Edmonton are your best bet. 

I would say your best bets is a gym as a tenant amenity or a community room that tenants can rent for family functions, parties, etc. 

You can get the best of both worlds on cash flow and appreciation by doing short term rentals once you move out, or by doing a house hack, where you rent out an ADU or separated basement rental on short term rental platforms while living in the other piece of your house.