He can get a certificate of insurance from any contractor or inspector that will set foot on the property.

And then stay out of the market during the last six years of the cycle and maybe buy something recession proof like tax lien certificates out of state. 

MVA has a certification Certified MVA Expat Broker. 

There are some certification course you can take, but the State doesn't require those and they are not a substitute for the real estate license.  

What was originally a single family house has had double the square footage added on and turned into a multi-family property.Some present as amazing deals....however I am unsure of the consequences.Some of the listings state the city requires a certificate of re-occupancy.

If the record owner is deceased, absent a secured creditor gaining title via foreclosure, you'll need to find someone with standing to legally be able to pass marketable title to you.Determine PETIO:PropertyEquityTitleInterestsOpportunity.Check death certificate, obits, neighbors for leads re: relatives, social media, and obviously name search the decedent online. 

Best to consult an accountant with cross border real estate and business expertise to get a full understanding of how you should hold (own) any Canadian properties to best fit your situation and mitigate tax liabilities.DispositionAs a non-resident, when you sell a property, you must notify the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) pretty much immediately (something like 7-10 days if memory serves) to obtain a certificate of compliance.  

When you purchase the lien you are sent a certificate from that county.  

They may be distant relatives, but you owner wasn't hatched from an egg.Once you review obits, death certificate, interview neighbors and social media, use skip trace skills to find your targets.

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