I would think as you start to acquire more and more properties, you might want to re-evaluate things but I would definitely consult a lawyer for a more in-depth conversation.  

Until I reach that I goal, I am educating myself on evaluating deals.

We are evaluating the options now and continuing the negotiation.

The cons of this are that many residential neighborhoods don't allow for rentals, so if we tried these areas and decided it wasn't for us, we would then sell as a traditional home as opposed to a renting it as long term rental or vacation home.I also realize I could rent for a period of time and evaluate but again, then I'm paying someone else's mortgage that could ultimately working towards my own.

I have gotten some applicants who are not on ODSP, so I will evaluate those first.

Social media is a good source for "attitude" evaluation.

I will re-evaluate this deal and make an offer that will definitely meet my needs, I'd rather have no deal than a so so deal anyway. 

Meetings may have speakers, involve evaluating a real estate deal, or the meeting may be touring a multifamily deal currently on the market or at a local real estate project of member investors.

That's great that you are experienced in construction, just keep in mind that you will make way more money using that skill set in the evaluation and management of the rehab, than swinging the hammer yourself.Best of luck.

It would be a pretty useful metric to use to evaluate how 'hot' the rental market is for a particular area.