don't cross FL off your list just because the Miami area is not good to invest.  

Here is some info on that as for"skin in the game".Gift funds are acceptable as 100% down payment for loans <75% LTV/CLTV Gift funds are acceptable for loans >=75% LTV/CLTV; however, the underlying Borrower(s) must contribute at least5% of the transaction (lower of Purchase Price or Appraised Value) from their own fundso Example: A $500,000 purchase price where the LTV/CLTV is going to be 75% or higher would require the borrower to have a $25,000 of their own funds provided ($500,000 x .05% = $25,000)

@Bo Goebel Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

@Sanjida RabbaniRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If you're specifically into networking with other Canadians who also consider U.S. properties, check out forums that focus on cross-border tax issues or financing strategies.

I’m wondering compared to the return from the equity market I’m hoping to hear and learn from seasoned investors what are your buy matrix and mindset to cross that bridge and sign the PSA.

This agreement is a perpetual guarantee for 2 years from the date of execution and is to be applied to any and all transactions presented by _______". 

Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Additionally, you are likely subject to the TPT tax, transaction privilege tax, or a similarly named license/tax.

Apparently double taxation is one of the biggest hurdles for cross border investing.I would really appreciate some sound advice about this, and if anyone knows someone who specializes in US-CAN cross border tax laws, please let me know.A big big thanks in advance.