You have to acknowledge FHA is for purchasing homes to be lived in, with no surprises typically that strap the new homeowner right off the bat or within the first 2 years of occupancy.The cost of this, also means you are usually not getting these home at any real discount because "the home must meet minimum standards.The alternative is searching for and purchasing a home using an FHA 203k loan, that must be worked on, that does not require the seller to make modifications prior to sale, and often are homes over looked by many other buyers.

Little extras when I am servicing a unit anyway (like a new toilet seat or faucet or porch light unexpected), greeting cards at holidays, common areas decorated for the season or trimming a tree, weeding, etc. without being asked.  

We had decided that our offer was our final number and the call ended with the agent.Much to our surprise 20 minutes after the first call the agent called again and said that the seller accepted our offer??????

Super easy to deal with, other than getting a notary in Canada, which was surprisingly pricey. 

I have been surprising successful in the workforce at a young age and snagged a great job that allowed me to start buying property!

And let's not forget immigration, which isn't going away either.All in all, the population and tenant base will continue to grow here and industry and local investors I know are far more optimistic than the media pundits are (big surprise). 

This is in part because the really bad stuff will have nothing to do with you: Terrible tenants, natural disasters, CapEx surprises, etc.All this being said, you should strive to do the best with your management and process, regardless.

 - you'll be surprised on what can of worms this will uncover in your due diligence.

And expect the unexpected!

We spoke on the phone last night and I was all prepared to go through each item in a professional manner but to my surprise it wasn't necessary.