You live in a great area, and I don't think you would have to go through the hassle of doing the double move.  

When devising an acquisition strategy, it's important to look at the big picture, even from the start. 

From the pictures of the outside it looked ok but obviously needed some work.

The average cost of living increase over the past 20 years is 3.22% (Canada) meaning costs double every 20 years.

I understand that others would double down on getting that deposit and going forward you definitely should as well as include a clause about canceling the lease.

Please double check on these issues. 

Here is my breakdown:Surrey townhouse increased 22% (Almost double what I purchased it for in 2010)Sechelt house increased 10%Nanaimo house 1 (desirable area) increased 7%Nanaimo house 2 (less desirable area compared to #1) increased 12%Campbell River house increased 10%My investment portfolio assessed value went up approx. $220,000.My primary residence (Richmond) went up 13%, over $160,000.

Pretty sure these are your prospective guests:Rod GrubbRosie GrubbAt least they don't have social media pictures like some of my prospective tenants that end up showing themselves smoking pot and cigarettes (they swear they don't smoke), all their dogs (they swear they don't have pets) and their posts are full of relationship drama (my girlfriend won't be here)So you've got that going for you....

I can double check on the.

Sadly, the picture makes the chandelier look much nicer than it is.