that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Ive been using the same for many years now and its my foundation for operations, follow-up, workflow management and communications. 

The car/renters/umbrella won't be with Foremost but this way you can have one agent to manage your portfolio.

Your experience reminds me to manage the portfolio well (i.e. sell losers) and to be patient. 

Real Estate Investment in Canada has, in recent years, been strained in terms of affordability, and other rules creating an additional barrier of entry; especially for foreign buyer.Although I am investor in Ontario and Quebec, I'm not a lawyer, nor an accountant, nor an immigration consultant, so make sure you consult with the appropriate expert for accurate information.

The current one lasted 8 years and needs to be replaced (as per what our property manager is saying)I heard front loaders could leak, so I typically only do top loaders for rentals.

We manage hundreds of units.

A VA can help you compile lists of potential wholesalers, manage follow-ups, and even track responses from your marketing efforts—freeing you up to focus on high-level strategy and deal analysis.Hope these ideas help!

The utility company doesn't manage your property...they provide paid services until they're not paid anymore. 

I would try and manage it yourself if you have the time and effort.