Yes, discounting the rent for a person for their eyes and ears on the property is worth it's wait in gold- but make sure you choose the right person, not necessarily the person that talks the most! 

Plus, keeping an eye on market trends and potential future developments can really give you an edge in making a smart investment.

If you proactively offered him even a small extra piece, say 5%, that would be huge in his eyes and buy you a lot of goodwill.....

I've been eyeing investment properties, hoping to learn a thing or two from the experts.

@Po Ng is right, I never buy land without getting eyes on it.  

Since you are a distance from your property, in addition to the attorney for the eviction process, I suggest you arrange for someone local to keep an eye on the property. 

These are the best contacts, in my opinion, because I can find ways to add value to them.As my experience level changes, I keep an eye/ear out for specific types of contacts. 

•I’m eyeing another property listed at $105,000.

With the crescent volatility in prime markets such as Canada and USA, more people are putting their eyes onto other opportunities, places such as Southern Europe, Southeast Asia, Mexico, Colombia among others, seem to be gaining notoriety.

YOU and YOUR loved ones, are not immune, my friend... and I truly hope you can open your eyes to this.Sober living is a vital resource for people trying to recover.