I'm just a lot happier and more comfortable using all-cash for purchase and rehab.

So you would advise against a condo but in this case the condo is the 2BR/2BA so it's kind of a balance between the extra risk you take on with a condo vs the extra benefit of keeping a tenant happier longer and possibly a lower turnover.

He is pretty much after the history of the site, which apparently makes Google "happier" than starting a brand new one.

After that one fourplex I went back to SFR and have been much happier.

Pembroke is a very easy market to rent in and I've only ever had to place 1 add or do it word of mouth, sadly our long term tenants are moving because their family is growing and our isn't.....I love hearing and reading about fellow Canadian investors and areas they like to invest it.Have a great day,Tina

Really take a look at the action of events  that occurred and ask yourself how you could have handled things better.People respond in the heat of the moment and the mouth moves faster than the brain thinks on what was said.

I ended up going with a family recommendation and couldn't be happier.

The deals your friend seeks are most likely off market deals found through direct mail, driving for dollars or word of mouth.3) Why are condos your investment class of choice; is it the low price point of entry?  

I found a lead through word of mouth on a SFH in a great neighborhood.

The cheapest  way of marketing is 1) Word of mouth!!!!!