In general, I consider class C properties to be the real estate equivalent to junk bonds so I carefully check such properties and do not rely just on the numbers.

@Chuck Brooking  check with your accountant... you may get an accountant on BP that will answer but short of an accountant answering this question I would not rely on the BP  folks to answer this we are as it were all just RE dudes.. not accountants but there are accountants on this site who could easily answer this for you I would guess

Is relying on 2% per year rent increases enough to create a buffer for market rates going up between 2.6% and BOC 4.64%, given that i'm on a 5yr fixed and in those 5 years i'll have been able to increase rent for both units by 10%Effectively creating a $257.50 increase in gross income, with no extra expenses, that should cover the $186.03 difference I mentioned earlier. 

I dont need to rely on getting a contractor to give me a bid.

Although you are making money, you are not making the money you envisioned for the hassles.My business model relies on consistency.  

That said, in recent years we have noticed that lenders are increasingly insisting upon it - versus relying on the lawyers to be thorough in their searches.  

The list goes on and onThere are many investors who are over paying and are relying on interest only to make deals work.  

My question is should I order my own inspection or should I rely on his inspectors reports?

Also, explain to your mom that at times not having a mortgage is more risky in real estate investing because you won't be able to leverage the money you have and create more assets, you will be relying solely on that one or two properties.

You can also get them off YouTube, iTunes, and for android, as well.As you know, don't rely solely on the 50% rule.