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I’d put more emphasis on the repair reserve than elias does. A duplex can look sound while still concentrating expensive work into one year, and tenant turnover can combine vacancy with cleaning and repairs. Model the actual annual cash flow with no rent increase, a vacancy period and a large...

I’m choosing between a 1,670 sq ft small multifamily and a similarly priced country home in Toronto. The multifamily initially looks easier to maintain, while the country home offers more control but potentially larger, irregular bills. I’m modelling service charges, insurance, energy use and...