I view a lease like I view insurance - I don't have health insurance to solve a $2800 problem; I have it to solve a $280,000 problem.

Saving rate of 70% seems remarkable to me considering the level of income tax, social contributions and health insurance in the US. 

The ownership and use periods do not need to be consecutive.Exceptions to the Two-Year Rule:If you're selling due to a change in employment, health reasons, or other unforeseen circumstances, you may be eligible for a reduced exclusion.In cases of unforeseen circumstances, the IRS may prorate the exclusion based on the time you spent in the home.In your situation, if you sell the property before meeting the two-year ownership and use requirement, you may not qualify for the full exclusion.

Not getting home certified means $200/ less rent per month and competion from the slum lords with mold and lead being untested invite future lawsuits. https://www.ourair.org/edu/indoor-air-quality-and-health/

FF since it was historically a health professional marketing tool leans itself towards smaller units (2 bed and below) or rooms because travels travel in ones and twos.  

Hey @Jordan George, as a Torontonian working in the US (currently in Dallas) for the last couple of years I'll echo all the major points already made above.Lending standards and qualifications are tighter back home than in the US so you won't find near the number of financially distressed sellers in Canada (generally speaking) but anyone could be laid off/have a health scare/divorce at any time of course.

People in these areas have a lot of mental health issues that require understanding and patience or your going to fail or atleast lose a lot of money

As I said... open a few tanks and check for backflow, visit the health department and ask a few residents if you can. 

📉 Compared to the average SBA rate of 10.5%, this is a strategic move to maximize your savings and boost your financial health.

I think my overall belief is that at some point, as a country and as individuals, we must start to put public interest and the overall health of a society ahead of individualism and personal preference and personal profit.