@Ali Zantout I run a monthly meetup, with a few other guys, for investors in the area.If you're looking for something with a formal agenda and a sales pitch, we're not your group.But, if you're down for just casually hanging out at a local bar/restaurant, sharing conversation with like minded folks, feel free to join.We will be joining the a group of folks closer to the Northland this month, at Nick and Jake's in Parkville 7:30 PM.

1) Have clear Goals with access to capital 2) Perform daily Rituals that support the Goals 3) Uniform Branding 4) Marketing Plan (which I call a Massive Action Plan) 5) Conduct Daily Outreach 6) Due Diligence systems (either self-taught or through formal training) 7) Vetted Team in place (all the vendors and partners needed) 8) Workout systems (either self-taught or through formal training) 9) Living Forms Library (you need this to Note Invest at a high level) 10) Discipline to maintain the processes and treat Note Investing like a Business Please feel free to add to the list...

I'm not aware of any other way you can establish accurate market value other than formal appraisal. 

It takes longer than the average DD period to get a formal thumbs up from them on the loan.  

We've already secured another lease (friends of ours) and we've made it very clear that they must be out by the date and time the lease expires.So, given the circumstances above here is my question:If they are still there the day after the lease expires, can I enter the property and take possession without going through a formal eviction process?

And it's bordering the town, but has a wooded area/park recreation in its backyard, so I think it'd be very appealing for privacy, a nice place for long term renters I'd say. 

There is no formal agreement, no papers signed, nothing like that. 

He told me that we can't do that and that it is a partnership.In looking at the IRS definitions it states:PartnershipA partnership is the relationship between two or more persons who join to carry on a trade or business, with each person contributing money, property, labor, or skill and each expecting to share in the profits and losses of the business whether or not a formal partnership agreement is made.The term "partnership" includes a limited partnership, syndicate, group, pool, joint venture, or other unincorporated organization, through or by which any business, financial operation, or venture is carried on, that is not, within the meaning of the regulations under section 7701, a corporation, trust, estate, or sole proprietorship.A joint undertaking merely to share expenses is not a partnership.

We have also found several smaller local banks and credit unions in border areas (New England, the Rust Belt) that will make secured loans to Canadians.

I think you are referring to "cash for keys," be it through a formal rent control method,  or through ad hoc agreements with the tenants (cash and free rent for "x" period of time, etc..).