It is owned free and clear and was a rental that ended up being rented by a pot dealer who used it as a grow house.

@Jose Diaz Searches from any company has a certain degree of error, they receive data from a feed either directly from the recorders office or from another 3rd party vendor, plus there is human error .  

The fewer living organisms (human and animal) in your property, the less wear and tear on your property.I don't know the laws in Canada about pet fees, etc., so definitely look into what you're allowed to do if you decide to allow the dog.

From a mere labor stand point this seems inevitable as technology allow humans to create more output and in short time frames.

Habitat for Humanity?

They are asking for reductions and commission with back door dealing etc.The brokers/agents quickly learn that buyer is a "wheeler and dealer"  and has no loyalty or is above board and truthful.Do you think a lot of brokers/agents will want to do deals with such a person?

OTOH, if its a complete dump and filled with drug dealers, it will be a huge turn around challenge.I'd strongly recommend you start with a few SFRs.

Oh, that's right, except the other mishaps with no warning:Panic of early 1900'sGreat Depression (few decades later)Oil speculation in 70'sSavings and Loan '80'sTech company failures 90's[pulled from larouchepub.com]"the Dow Jones Industrial Average has dropped 1,677 points (18%) in 11 trading days, falling below the level it hit in the aftermath of Sept. 11"ANDa complete surprise and "panic" which no rational human being saw coming....

In fact, I specialize in taking over properties that are infested with drug dealers; kicking them out; and rehabbing the buildings.

Oh, and do you think the humans have a chance to come back and beat Watson on the final day of the show?