Also, check to see if your jurisdiction is practicing "Just Cause Eviction", which went into effect statewide earlier this year for municipalities that which to opt in. 

it also means their interest rates change with the Bank of Canada rate. 

Now that we are 10 days from closing, I am talking to loan officer to get the Closing Disclosure so that I can know the exact cash to close (I need to move money from brokerage to bank account) and he is mentioning about 2% IPC limit. 

Quote from @Gregory Banks: I would hire a structural engineer. $1,000 inspection could save you tens of thousands.

If you can get a better deal on the home due to age its a fine and if you need financing banks do not judge year built. 

There are a few banks in HK that are also located here in the states.

The appraiser gave the house a low score so the bank said it is a risky investment for them and gave me a 70% loan.

They also could have a mortgage that could not be satisfied by the price and in that instance, again the bank would not release it - so again stuck. 

The truth is, over the last few years, many of these people are barely cashflowing at all and the default rate with the banks on this product is skyrocketing.

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