Since than the previous owner stopped to answer to any phone calls, text messages and emails.

Grout will end up with mold if you tile no matter what you do to try and stop it.

What I find is that the banks just want too much money for houses that need too much rehab.Is there some way other investors are getting access to properties that aren't on the MLS, or these common sites I mentioned? 

Brady is working on a bill in the House (as is the Senate) on reforming 401(k) plans, to include access to the funds.

Some of my pros and cons for leaving current employer versus staying;ProsGreater growth potential as self employed Realtor;More access to marketing tools;Can start building RE business off of the affiliatIon of a more reputable firm; More practice by repetition; Learning opportunities in the public sector (government contracting for corporate housing)Cons Leaving a more secure job (hourly wage, health benefits, PTO, etc.) 

I have definitely been listening to the podcasts non stop. 

I think that came about during the great recession where those type of deals were much more accessible. 

Accredited and non-accredited status are artificial constructs used with the intent to grant access to one group of people or another.

I guess I'm curious what your own threshold is before you say as the property owner "just replace the damn thing, eat the upfront cost, and stop sending someone out there to unclog the sink."

But RE agents like myself have access to it as part of Ontario Real Estate Board.