I would measure the earnest money request with how awesome the property is and the price someone is paying.If it is an amazing deal then I do not mind putting up money.

"British Columbia Finance Minister Carole James announced measures targeting foreign buyers and speculators in the first budget since her government was elected on a pledge to make housing more affordable for residents of Canada’s Pacific Coast province.""

There is a chart that tells you how much oil is in the tank by inches ,you dip the tank , measure and thats the gallons .  

Seems high, but I don't know the CDA ratesI'd expect that you're the property manager considering you live there, so that's good money to youI'd expect since you're living there you perform majority of repairs/maintenanceI assume the units are separately measured for electricity, is $145/month for one or both units?

Some investors use commercial loans for residential properties and those commercial loans will measure debt coverage. 

The quickest way to confirm though is to use an amp meter to measure the amps being drawn through each of the phases (120v lines entering the panel, usually at the top or bottom of the panel) when running the typical amount of appliances all at the same time, i.e. stove, washer, dryer, water heater, and AC should do it. 

*measure the rooms and start prepping material orders* invite contractors over to bid on items and get them scheduled for as soon as you closeContractors are usually the long pole in scheduling, so getting them in and tentatively contracted is a HUGE step forward.

Looking to use creative financing though because I'm not interested in dealing with the banks and their stringent rules.  

The new measure would eliminate this exemption and extend regular rent control laws to all multi-family properties. 

As long as it is measured in Carats or Karats (not carrots) it would be appreciated!