I'm not sure about the brain drain because it was published when Amazon was looking for an additional HQ that engineers are hired faster here than any other city. 

I have some property management opportunities underway to help generate some cash flow on a steady basis, plan to act as an agent for some additional cash flow, and also have an interest in flipping homes. 

"Pet rent" is a little more grey - the Residential Tenancies Act does appear to preclude such additional rent amounts, but the practice is widespread and, thus-far, the authorities appear to tolerate it.We only allow pets in select buildings: either ones where we have inherited pets and have yet to perform any substantial retrofit or where the building was renovated with pets in-mind.

If you set it up like a normal loan, periodic additional principle reductions automatically reset the schedule which can be calculated with any number of calculators.

In addition I'm looking to pick up a rental every year or two to add to the 4 I currently have.My question is about mobile home parks and specifically parks in and around St.

Technical answer: because a sink involves plumbing, including a trap which can leak sewer gassesReal answer: Because the city are greedy, in addition to incompetant.    

@anthony dooley When evaluating an offer price, would you take into consideration the potential for additional income gained once the empty lots are filled or would you strictly go by the current income and expenses?

Make sure your QI will have a notice for all (in addition to the regular closing documents) at the closing of the property. 

You may find a local farmer who may be interested in it for some additional equipment parking or for the small barn or shop it has. a 2/1 here in the valley out in the farm areas might fetch you $1000/month depending on the condition of the home.

Should I be asking for additional deposit to secure my property 30 days in advance of commencement of the lease?