Our largest property so far is 12 unit, it's on a 25yr amort ans the numbers are great....this one....the numbers suck and I can't make sense of it.

Edmonton Alberta CanadaI am very new to real estate and am currently renting a property through a property management  company .After doing some market research I have discovered the neighborhood I reside is rising in value quite rapidly (riverside location beautiful parks and recreational area's )Now my question to everyone (pardon my ignorance)If I wanted to approach the house owner regarding a Lease option would I try to get his information from the property management company or would I contact the property management company about wanting to lease option.I feel as though it would conflict against the property management company seeing as how they make money from me renting .Any advice would be appreciated immensely !

The largest reason is because zoning ordinances and regulations have changed in a number of these cities and towns.  

However, you can't ignore this line from the article:"In the past, California, one of the largest housing markets in the nation, has been a predictor for the rest of the country."

Welcome to BP and the biggest, largest friendliest group of investors in the country. 

Speaking in terms of raising a family, recreation and relatively low cost of living makes it the hottest market in the nation.

I plan to turn the most of the frontage, into an open air recreational/commercial/farm equipment storage lot.

Today’s LVRJ has an article about invitation homes ones one of the largest SFR homes landlords.

It shut down but it looks like the idea has been recreated on reddit. 

The location on one of the largest fresh water reservoirs will provides for great long term perspective - water will remain a key ressource for many industries, not only for Foxconn.