Does it make economic sense to buy a house with private sewerage with the expectation that it will command a high value if changed to the city sewerage? 

What i accomplished in February:Started doing the maths on deals in my area and began to familiarise myself with various different aspects RE .Listened to 1 BP podcast a day in work continually learning.Went to the gym 3 day+ each week, (helps me with energy levels and concentration which has a positive knock-on effect on every area of my life)Where I fell shortCould have ran the numbers on more deals Plans for marchView more properties in my area to get a feel for the market.

There is innovative energy monitoring/submetering available that allows for electric use to be accurately metered among tenants without separate traditional meters/submeters, and it is an insignificant cost to implement & an accurate alternative to RUBS.

At some point in the economic cycle someone comes along and offers to buy the property at a premium.

It is.So your small structure might not be economically reasonable.If you do decide to build an actual second dwelling, I recommend reaching out to @Josh Braun of Torque Development.

Understanding the economics drivers of the market can help you understand the type of people that are looking to rent in your market (i.e. pay you rent once you buy a property).After knowing and understanding your market & analyzing deals on a regular basis, you'll begin to understand how the process works of making an offer.

So in Antigonish, which does have a university and a hospital but isn't growing, the cap rates are maybe 8-10% while in Halifax, particularly the HRM, which has numerous economic drivers and IS growing, the cap rates are around 4%...i agree with you Jeremy about the low vacancy and tax rates in Antigonish. 

There is no way I would waste my money or energy building a fence.

A 720 or higher personal credit score will also help.The other option is to find a residential deal to build a 2-4 plex and become an owner-builder since you have the time and energy to invest.

Wanted to get some opinions on the economic, demographic, and overall climate for multifamily properties there.