As an investor, targeting the affordable segment is assuredly a much better option than that of high-priced ones.Better Rental ProspectsGenerally speaking, affordable properties have better rental prospects because of their lower prices.

Hey BP, I am almost ready to present a Subject-To offer to a prospective seller and this question popped up in my mind: If the seller agrees to the deal and a couple years from now is able to buy a new property, how will the fact that it is still his name on the mortgage affect his chances of getting the new loan he needs to buy the new property?

It is easy enough to catch stuff like this when you are showing the unit/room to new prospective tenants.

(Actually you probably have an advantage over many real estate agents who mainly only inspect properties while they are showing them to prospective buyers).  

It is a little bit of a rougher neighborhood so it deters some investors, but the properties there tend to cash flow very well.

I am not too familiar with any PM organizations in Toronto, but below are some good questions to get you started... also if they do not know these answers or these numbers that may be a sign to move on...Questions to Ask prospective management companies What are your average days on market for vacant homes?

How do you screen prospects?

It's all about how you screen your prospective tenants.

But each prospective tenant must receive the same information for that particular property.  

I am in the NYC/NJ market and looking to get into tax lien investing, I am not exclusive to my market but I know there are restrictions based on location and prospective investors are encouraged to do due diligence and research.