You could try the local Apartment Owners associations for surveys.

Do I have to have a survey to know for sure if the fence was on the dividing line?

I'm in the process of starting to look into my own investments and am still surveying the territory for where I'd like to start.

However, lenders may have other more specific requirements such as surveys, improvement location certificates, or termite certificates.

Title Insurance where a survey isn't available or if they think there might be a bylaw contravention adds another $150.Agreed on the property tax, also, just a heads up, taxes in the RDN are 1/2 that of the city.  

HI Jonathan,Since conventional owner occupied on a duplex will require 15% down min and 25% down on triplex to fourplex you would be limited to FHA financing in most cases.3.5% down payment on 250k is 8750 which should be sufficient given the amount you mentioned you have above (25k).Yes you can use the rental income.The appraiser will need to perform a rental survey on the gross rental rates in the area.

This is random, but does anyone know where I can go on here or in general (any site) where I could get landlords to take a survey?  

Here are some things that a buyer may need to know about the property, besides liens and comps (comparable sold properties): zoning, setbacks, easements, utility length/connection cost, phase 1/2 soil assessment, survey, legal access, and flood zone.

I will let some time go by and let her survey the market and learn more about the prices.

An inspection and appraisal are almost certainly required and maybe a survey too.