I think you can still get a loan just to cure back taxes in priority position (Texas is an anomaly state as to this possibility).Or, You can use a credit card to pay the taxes. $18,000 @ 18% = $457.08/ mo for (5) years.Use potential rent as your guide for how much property will support in payments.

Instead, when repairs are needed, we will send our trusted vendors with whom established relationships exists and they will provide the quality service we require in a professional and timely manner.

I'm sure even up there that will have issues.What I am sure about is that under the IASB (international accounting standards board) Canada is on board with accounting practices as used here and that means the intent of the deal can establish an installment sale as Roy mentioned.

There are ways to waterproof concrete like xypex that can be added to concrete in the plant or a topical mortar applied after concrete is cured.  

Sec 8 establish's their voucher values. what you will find out in areas that are heavy to subsidized housing that market rents ( cash paying non section 8 ) will be lower.. has nothing to do with what your talking about

Drew Barrett sometimes an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Once you establish a relationship they will open up and answer honestly.

If I buy, I will establish the first comp in over a year for sure.  

Once you establish an account there, both banks will help with loans and other assistance along the way.  

And @Peter Crisp you are correct: there already are many retirees moving here (Vic/Van Isl) so this is already a well established trend!