Some dogs also take a medicine that repels fleas. 

I can't add much else due to limited experience, but you might save head aches down the line by resolving this ASAP. move on....

The more rural the market like lacombe and medicine hat, the CAP rates should increase slightly and provide more cashflow.I would suggest having quite a large reserve fund for repairs right off the bat, depending on the age and condition of the building obviously.

., other medical expenses, and medicine.

but you let these properties go without inspections and your going to have a massive head ache on your hand at turn over time.. 

QBO is able to set up recurring payments with card or ACH transfer.

@Villy Ellinger Simple repairs like replacing a ballast in a fluorescent light, replacing a thermocouple or heating element in a hot water tank, replacing the agitator dogs in a washer, replacing the heating element in an electric dryer, replacing the ignitor in a gas dryer, replacing a faulty breaker in a fuse panel, replacing the fill valve/flapper/wax seal in a toilet, replacing a garbage disposer, replacing a capacitor in a CH/A unit, etc. 

Alternatively, look at Tellus free smartphone app/ PM software which basically incorporates Naborly screening along with tenant maintenance/ communications and free ACH bank payments.

how do you guys handle to ACH fee that used charged for rental payments?

  - Install a new 32" vanity and medicine cabinet (there is a wall mounted sink with separate hot and cold water taps now).- Reinstall the same toilet. - No plans for a tile wainscot on the wall because of cost.