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Once you get all of your data together, present an offer based on those numbers and be willing to share that information so they understand the lower offer.

In Ontario they take half a months rent for commission I believe (could be wrong about this).In terms of moving the tenants in and out for an out of province property I'd consider installing a lock with a passcode you can change digitally, that way it's as if you have a permanent lock box on at all times & you can ensure security by changing the code from time to time. 

This data, or lack thereof, will tell you a lot about both parties. 

I think the important things to be aware of are just the different areas of wherever you are investing, who can help you keep your eye on the property (PM, Contractor, agent, local partner, etc), and to verify the numbers that anyone gives you with impartial data. 

I'm looking for a project manager to help ensure things get done in a timely manner.

Depends on where you obtained the 800 owners data.

Hello Again!I am trying to make a list of properties and owners to reach out to directly to discuss purchasing their properties. Commercial (not multi-family). It's in a relatively small market but one I know pretty w...

If you do not have actual verifiable data start from a conservative point by using the 50% rule for cash flow. 

It’s to ensure that you have margin, can stomach a hiccup, pay selling costs, and (hopefully) make a profit.