Account ClosedNice to see you participating in the forums ... and the small step forward of dropping one of your frequent {stuffed} keywords from your post.The handling of a squatter vs a tenant will undoubtedly differ with jurisdictions, so the ultimate advice is to consult your legal counsel on the matter.The crucial distinction - at least here - that that a squatter had no legal right to be at the premises and is essentially in trespass / illegal possession of the property.  

If you go this route, I would focus on a single property - the one which is costing you the most in interest and/or the one which will yield the biggest free cash flow once paid down - until you reach any prepayment limits imposed by your financing terms.Additionally, if you are able to switch your payments to {accelerated} bi-weekly (26-payments a year) from monthly, that alone will trim your amortization and total cost of borrowing.Another thing I frequently do is to take-on variable rate financing on a property (which is usually at a lower interest rate than a fixed rate loan ... by as much as a 1 pt), but set my payment as though I have a fixed rate loan.  

If you are going to be doing it frequently you might want to think about getting a R/E license yourself so you can do it.

In fact, frequently the other attorney and I are the only people at the closing. 

If nothing else works hire an attorney but check on the place frequently to make sure they aren’t gutting it.

Best resources are for Canadians to reach out to the Canadian parent bank.We have also found small local banks and credit unions in border states (where they have frequent exposure to Canada?)

I frequently have small plumbing and HVAC repairs at my rental properties.

This method of creating a wanted vacancy is possible and frequently completed in Boyle Hts and other rent controlled areas of LA.

If it becomes more frequent (a few times a month/weekly) I would find a solid "handyman".

You will notice that there are certain members frequently respond to posts that have these keywords.