I have frequently contacted sellers about properties that are off market that I feel pretty strongly that my buyer would be interested in or they have contacted me about. 

This would allow me to create an additional bedroom and potentially live in the basement while sub-leasing the first floor.

We started doing bi annual inspections of the properties asking with 6 month leases so we could go in and keep an eye on our property. 6 month lease don't work for section 8 but we were able to inspect.

Be particularly aware of the rental/leasing policies (e.g. how is the company compensated for leasing?

Their lease is up end of day today and I was just at the house- there is no way all their stuff is going to be moved out by EOD.

One option: You could seller finance your house to someone or lease option.

Ground lease?

We have leased several properties in Brampton recently, and we also have some rooming houses in our management portfolio.

I wish to make it official and get them on a lease. 

I wonder going forward if you can have in your lease with new tenants .. have them sign off right then there intention to buy..