They have something going on in their lives that is motivating them to unload the property as fast and with as little stress as possible.I'll give you an example of a seller I worked with that you can share with your wife to help her understand the kind of situations we regularly come across.This guy had his house up for sale by owner because no agent could help him.

Though I can understand why you want to do the work before the weather and holiday season sets in, those types of deals are fraught with problems.

I understand (sorta, kinda) the basics of OZ.

@Patricia Mangham Do I understand you correctly?

Read the contract, talk to the listing agent and see if they understand where you're coming from, and consider consulting a lawyer.

I am looking for more understanding on how Property Taxes work when you buy, and when you sell. 

I understand the two being separate now and the purchase price has to exceed anything owed.

Much like the shift from growth stocks to dividend stocks  to cash depending on the state of the market.My understanding is that the DST structure as an SEC broker/dealer product does not allow compensation of any kind from brokers to third parties regardless of location. 

What I would like to understand is if anyone has had experience in converting an existing duplex to triplex in Brantford or other areas. 

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.