Quote from @Laura Morlock: I have an opportunity to purchase a very beautiful and unique property - striking century manor house directly on the river, 1.5 acres, huge detached garage/workshop, in a quaint little town 15 mins to two major cities and a little under an hour west of Toronto.I know the property inside and out, it's turnkey, and I would love to own it, but I don't know what to do with it.

You will only be entitled to the deductions directly tied to the property, such as interest, taxes, insurance and maintenance. 

I know this is a very general "well it depends" question, but I'm just hoping for some general advice and direction.

Quote from @Frank Chin: @Matthew SpiegelSome years back, I used to go to the local building or planning departments, and get the information from the local offices directly.

I also think college can be a good experience with potential lifelong contacts.  

We have lots of contacts throughout SWFL.

They rarely subscribe and I'd rather have them contact me and so we can base the valuation on the GCI it generates. 

I don't understand how you can't track them down.You could stop paying HOA dues, and that will force them to contact you.As for the PM, I would instruct them to hold off on painting until the termite issue is resolved, which includes providing you with contact information of the HOA board.

The Rental Property Association of Wisconsin is a resource for connections with contacts that own rental portfolios, legal presentations and resources, and contractors.

I will get you the contact info of the people my friend used.