If so how would this position be billed?

Does anyone know anything positive or negative about this area? 

Your properties should ideally pay for themselves with some positive cash flow.  

Can anyone recommend a Mortgage Broker in Halifax, NS (or surrounding areas) that you have worked with, had a positive relationship, and that have experience with RE Investors?

There are mixed reviews on whether this is a positive or a negative, but if the other factors have been met, this is another great sign you've found a company dedicated to providing a quality product and resident to manage.Also, even though some of the prices look like there is a premium in price point, you have to find the value in the services being provided: Extensive research in the submarkets in their city, leasing services, value add to the property, and property management. 

I do like how you put them in the position to make a decision right then and there.

Once you have removed the doubt of a previous owner wanting to get their property back by saying the county didn't handle things to the letter of the law, then you can get title insurance protecting your 100% ownership then sell like any other property.If you have a lot of old owners or bigger problems the the quit claim deeds from the people you can find will help speed up a Quiet Title Action.

I contacted my property manager with some advice you recommended, such as check her license validity, call her Re/Max affiliation, and  plan to file a complaint, but leave legal action as last resort.

Position yourself as well as you can right now while keeping a sharp look at how you will move in the future.So that being said, if you think interest rates have only started to climb then leverage now is a good thing. 

At this point, I don't want to keep digging in our heels and possibly have her threaten us with legal action or "withhold rent for repairs," etc.