@Chris Mason  Thank you for the detailed explanation.  

You would be wise to obtain a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment to learn if there are any problems which will need to be addressed. 

If you want more details to see if you are a good fit for the program, let me know and we can set up a phone call to discuss. 

Just let the title company know all the details up front and they will be able to sort it out.

You should refer to the section of your local landlord/tenant laws that address ghosts and other spirits.

Playing devils advocate, I provide monthly statements to my clients and if they see any issues I address them.

Look up the property code specific to MN that addresses their rights. 

Better interest rate and stuff, too.This is zoned, was priced, sold, financed, advertised on MLS (meaning you wouldn't see it if you limited your search to multifam), etc, as a single family home (old pic from google street view, I blacked out the single street address)... we had to do some property specific stuff prior to the appraisal. 

@Daniel DeSurra Daniel, in addressing your specific concern about declining population growth in Pittsburgh: The last census was completed in 2010, next one scheduled for 2020.

If it's determined that you are not a tax resident of Canada you would be able to benefit from the lower US tax rates and additional tax benefits such as the use of 1031 exchange, and accelerated depreciation.If you would like to discuss your situation in a bit more detail feel free to reach out to me directly, I may be of assistance.Thanks, Elliott