I rather unbelievably had someone tell me to do it myself after I gain access and control of the property.  

Form LR does not have this as an option, so I'm curious if it's not allowed because of rent control law?

@Lionel Miller, hi and welcome to BP.As with any business/investment venture, priority #1 should be to establish a goal and measurable steps to achieve it. 

@Jason Dasanjh Ontario is subject to provincial rent control, so rents stagnate (barely keep pace with inflation at best) while expenses increase.

If there are kids, are they running around like crazy, or can you tell the mom has control?   

The foundation for successful long term real estate investing is the self control and financial discipline to continually save money for future investments.

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Some areas have rent control, etc.

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