I attempted without any real results to use Spokeo, reverse look up, tax rolls, talking to neighbors to see if we can get information, shhhh I have even used bandit signs in their front lawn, We Buy Houses!!!!

He had it listed with a realtor for 195k with no results in 6 months.

Until interest rates start rising, or there is a huge downturn in the economy resulting in massive job losses, Canadian banks and lenders will continue to fuel the real estate fire - by dishing out loans on extremely overvalued properties.  

The results will yield blogs, forums, podcast and people related to that topic of interest.Finally, if you have specific questions like the one you just asked simply type it into the forum and someone will try to assist.Good Luck with your start here at BP

At least that's what it takes for me, other investors may have different results.

You should find out from your local building department if they will accept what is known as standard construction plans or if you will be required to have them produced by a licensed architect and licensed structural engineer.Usually if your city will approve your proposal the electrical and gas meters will be installed , after your inspections have been approved.

I'm no veteran agent or a million-dollar producer (yet) but I have learned a ton by making my own mistakes as well as watching what the great, and not so great, agents in my office do. 

Sit down at night and watch "American Greed" as this very scenario is often depicted the end result is seldom a rich, happy. safe investor.

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I want that liability paid off so I have no debt that isn't producing income.