I'm not a CPA but I have worked with a lot of out of the country investors over the years. 

Louis to be a great place to invest since our real estate is so cheap compared to the rest of the country.

Thankfully my tenants are all responsible for their own utilities.I should add: with the relative humidity about 20%, 68 degrees feels MUCH cooler than it does in other parts of the country. 

The price to rent ratio is super high almost across the country.

I have another, what would the steps be like if I were to try to invest in the U.S in. a city close to Toronto, do you know how a Canadian could possible try to invest in a different country?

While the main syndication process may be identical, there will be legal nuances that are country specific. 

We have the cheapest real estate in the country which is why so many out of state investors love buying properties here.

The best advice is consulting a cross border tax specialist who also have a good understanding of US real estate laws and taxation.  

I've crossed RentRedi off the list as it truly is geared only for owner operators at this point. 

Hi Jerry,SF has some of the strongest rent control laws in the country, limiting how much you can increase rent and they also have a strict guideline for eviction.