There's 3 ways you'll find deals in Montreal.A) MLSB) Off-Market (Which people acquire through thousands of phone calls or through connections of their own)C) Government Auction (which will be posted on the Gazette next Month)If you're talking about finding out about past details of a deal, then I recommend contacting an agent. 2.

@Brian Ellis thanks for sharing, especially the details. 

Can I fund the unexpected capex items, and can I maintain a reasonable level of tenancy.

@Steven Steward we would need more details to know which is the better strategy.

He has already received a letter from the bank detailing his options.I see.

However, everything else about this property lines up very well, and I want to pull the trigger or move on asap, since I've already analyzed it forwards and backwards.Here are the details:625k PPcurrent monthly income $5,600, annual income after expenses (utilities, taxes, maintenance, repairs) is 46k, which would cash flow after debt service, but not a ton.However.

I guess the only other detail we don't know that may be important is how much down payment they're requiring of you.I'm of the opposite mindset. 

Labor is not that expensive for the items you listed and part of that cost is for having someone responsible, finding deals in this market is the bottleneck. 

Again, thanks ton on the insight and detailed response.

Besides what is mentioned above you need to make sure you get the weather related items are closely inspected.