Furthermore, with the recent changes in Canadian lending laws (which makes it harder to get loans), we have seen a slight downward effect on property prices (and longer days on market). 

If you haven't already, at least let the landlord know that you have moved out, because your lease is most likely still in full effect until 12:01AM on March 1. 

I would like to start a discussion and/or get input from you all on a decision I've been back and forth on: buying an existing property management company or growing organically.There are a couple of threads on management company valuation with very helpful opinions, but none seem to address the purchase of an established, fully-functional, long-tenured property management operation.

A more complete contract would have explicitly addressed this question.Given it doesn't address this question, I don't see that you're under any obligation to put the EM down at all. 

Letters in a hand written font in envelopes, with a hand written font address on the envelope.

That equity can certainly be invested more effectively.

Libby Wolfe Ned hit nail on head - a scratched floor has no effect on the habitability of the home and no way would I replace the floors or refinish them.Worst case go to Home Depot and buy the filler that is a pen and fill them in for the time being.

It only has my email address....

If you want to look at Owner Occupied Seniors, there are 8,558 (age 60-89, 20+ year ownership, high equity, home value up to $300,000, single family)Of these, 2065 have low Financial Stability Scores.Message me with your email address if you want to see the full reports.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.