Tenants expect rent increases annually, so do your part as a good landlord and fulfill their expectations.  

I just joined an investors club so that I can fulfill my next step which is networking.

Worst case you can always just do M2M and phrase it as things are uncertain for them and you don't feel right locking them into a contract if there is any uncertainty on their ability to fulfill it and you don't want to cause an undue hardship. 

I just want to free up more time to do what makes me happy and feel fulfilled with purpose."

You should be able to find a lawyer in Winnipeg who could fulfill your needs.

The Seller and/or the Buyer will rely on The Consultant to work as many hours as may be reasonably necessary to fulfill the Consultant's obligations under this Agreement.3.

<Value – the overall feeling of joy, satisfaction or fulfillment you get when spending money.

It'll likely be a few hundred dollars - HOAs commonly use fulfilling paperwork requests as a profit center.I agree with you that the HOA norms in California are stupid. 

The issue I'm facing is how to make a OM that fulfills legal reqs.Do you invest in the US or Canada?

You want to have what fulfills your needs and makes you happy, while being reasonable.