Normally, I would let my PM do this, but we had unexpected capex expenditures. 

Also, make sure your credit is good so you can fund any unexpected issues that come up with the rental!

I agree though that something like an unexpected military obligation would be along the lines of one of the only good reasons to break a lease.

Since you are not in the business, it might be better to budget a small loss over a short period if time, rather than several unexpected large lump sum losses.At least that way, there is an out, and a light at the end of the tunnel.If it were me personally, I'd redo the entire house.

We thought we were buying in a lateral market, so that was unexpected. 

Since things happened unexpectedly and sooner than we planned for, we are trying to figure out what to do with our place here in Imperial Beach.

Hopefully you have something saved up or accessible credit elsewhere for unexpected things that come up.

You'll have a hard time cash flowing (cash flow is not equal to $100/property, which is barely enough to cover unexpected expenses/vacancy) in the GTA because the market is over priced.

It will shorten the term but allow flexibility should you hit unexpected bumps. 

Opening up walls can cost you tens of thousands of unexpected dollars.