That is probably a good start to setting the goals you need to achieve to make the dream happen.

Anyways, I think @Caleb Brown hit the nail on the head.

If you had no knowledge and they broke the lease I'd issue a notice of non renewal, but give them the option to remove the cats.

YES, I do provide a bonus / penalty structure to my contractors.

My name is Wes and I live about an hour north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Looking to get into real-estate investing with long term rentals, BRRR, and House hacking.Currently looking to also find other other local people to chat to about real-estate and how to get started in our currently price inflated Ontario market.Let me know if you're in my area!!

Is there a strategy to do a BRRRR with little to no money out of my own pocket?

Metro Atlanta, generally speaking, respective markets 30 to 45 minutes from the City, will be tight on cash flow unless you implement a creative investment strategy, such as short-term rentals, medium-term rentals, or rent-by-the-room properties, or allocate at least 30% to 35% towards your downpayment if you intend to hold the property as a long-term rental. 

If necessary to go through city or not..

You do need to send 1099s to LLCs.Confused by any of these answers?

Then I would either go to your GC with the info, or go directly to your subs (licensed electrician etc.) with the info.