In fact, that is how you get enemies and have me ensure that everyone from Code Enforcement, building departments, utilities, etc that have built relationships with, knows this is how this person acts.

As a back up i do have a variety of electric space heaters, almost all picked up from tenants or departing owners abandoning in houses, so i have a plan B.

I would check with the local building department; maximum deflection limits are set by building codes.

I even went to the planning and zoning department to explore this possibility and they were ok with it.

As soon as I walked in i chuckled at the very distinct smell of air freshener and marijuana.On another property, it wasn't what we found at the property, but what we found at the Police department and building and safety.

When you have a good understanding of your RE interests and goals, start making calls to listing agents, private sellers, lenders, property managers, tax assessors, town road crews, water/sewer departments, etc, etc.Talk to them, not just about the property you may have called about but general info pertaining to their specialty.

The local zoning office or building department will be better able to assist you.

I would also suggest using an attorney.Yes banks will sell notes, especially when they are upside down in them.I have to assume the bank is not getting paid, so call them and ask to speak to someone in the delinquent department.

RBC made a policy choice last year to fill a gap most of the Big-5 Canadian banks have: 5 & 6 unit properties are "technically" commercial, but the commercial lending department won't touch anything <500K {possibly higher in TO and Vancouver} and really do not like to bother with deals <1-million.

I got a degree in English and spent most of my time in the Music and Theatre department.