The DEC office is a good place to contact as they may have info on existing well depth and septic issues, as well as engineer's reports on specific subdivisions.

I do not discriminate beyond what is necessary to protect both my investment and the best interests of my existing tenants.

I'd like to transition into real estate investment, and that's the reason I'm part of the BP community.But, I'm curious.. for those who are already engaged in RE investment, what tools or technologies do you think the industry could use and benefit from that doesn't really exist yet?

On the other hand, parlaying my existing equity into a portfolio of 3-5 cashflowing properties in the $100K range (with 20-25% down) in other parts of the country -- places like Memphis, KC, Charlotte, etc -- is attractive because if I get in with the right Turn Key companies I could use my cashflow to continue to acquire additional properties over time and leave the details to the professionals.Are there other strategies I should consider? 

Those absolutely exist, don't get me wrong, but unless you know what the regulations are (at least in principal) you can't double check their work on your behalf. 

Not all  glamour, and Glitz but planned correctly can be very rewarding Alex

If the bank will not require a haircut on their existing debt, I don't know the mechanics of the process all that well but it could ease the burden if the sale will allow the seller to pay off the loan in full.Regarding the potential basement units, I know that elevations vary in that neck of the woods.

A quit claim deed is very risky in this case, since you don't know if other liens or judgments exist.

I exclusively take over existing mortgages from home owners who can't afford their payments and can't afford to sell through a realtor.Someone you may want to look up there in Sarnia is Don Knight at RE/MAX.

Remember @Andrew Noway most HML are making $ hand over fist right now, and have NO IDEA, CF even exists.