A quick google search should bring up the state’s website with all the details.

More details here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/550887-toronto-meetup-for-investors-in-us-real-estate-mon-april-9-2018

Being able to have a conversation that takes all your details into account will get you a whole lot smarter and in a better position to decide.

You can do a basic search for the top school districts and you’ll find out pretty fast what’s what.PM me for some more details.

They may be able to help get you documentation to show not only your current ownership, but details on previous owners to show he never owned it.- Get copies of the checks from the two rent payments he made.

Thanks for the responses and seller financing I was thinking about, but the fine details to make it more appealing to both is where I also need some advice.  

I am hoping to see a property this week that fits that criteria. feel free to PM me if you want details, but the short version is that it is a 6 unit mixed use in a hot area. 

Even though you may give them everything in writing, you should also have a clear conversation, so they understand the details. 

These units are a C-class area if that gives any extra detail. 

There are a lot of good posts or books available to give you more details about ways to evaluate properties or expenses to consider.