I can just hire one of these services.. ( in our neck of the woods it would be a trustee)  Or it would be a law firm..

I walk my exteriors during the mid-lease and move-out inspections, and the residents know they are not responsible for wood-destroying insects, so I encourage them to report anything that looks remotely like swarming termites or earth tubes on the foundation.

Welcome to BP @Theresa Wood and good luck on the first deal

@Roy N. - good point, I'll keep quiet - HAHAHA.Yes, mah have set the bar a little high!!  

Mike Wood thank you!

Thanks Mike Wood I appreciate the response.

I'm building equity, taking advantage of depreciation, cash flowing well, interest rates will remain low it looks like ROY due to Brexit. 

1.2.4 Check master bedroom window for leakage during a heavy rain 1.2.5 Replace wood beneath front door – paint 1.2.7 Replace missing rake wrap and board 1.2.8 Add graspable hand rail to deck 1.2.11 Fix hole in living room floor 1.2.12 Add handle/lock to sliding glass door 1.3.3 Repair holes in damaged shingles 1.3.4 Repair ridge vent 1.3.5 Repair nail pops at top of front ridge 1.3.6 Install ridge vent end caps 1.3.7 Check roof during a heavy rain 1.3.8 Replace sheathing at peak 1.4.2 Inspection of water heater by HVAC professional – replace?

@Jared Arsenault His name is Roy, not Ron.I imagine it is the same in Alberta, the banks are usually not willing to accept loans as the source of downpayment for real estate.

Otherwise, I would go with @Mike Wood and leave it 2 bedrooms.