Probably 7-8 city code violation notices later, multiple complaints from the neighbors that the place looked a mess, and getting disconnect calls from the utilities as the renters were not paying and trying to pass off the bills on “new tenants” that did not exist, the tenants stopped paying rent.

If your plan is to elect for the LLC to be taxed as a corporation, then you will have no disconnect between the tax treatment in both countries ... and if this LLC is a 100% child subsidiary of a Canadian corporation, you will be able to repatriate retained earnings to the parent corporation with little to no taxation from the CRA.You, and your partner, should spend a little money and sit down with a {Canadian} accountant, and possibly an attorney, experienced in cross-boarder business and determine the best ownership stricture to meet your current and anticipated needs ... before you start shopping.

He had also disconnected the old heat tape we put on the old pipes. 

Do not forget to update your lease with a provision that gives you the right to evict for utility disconnection ( have a lawyer review).

You must have disconnected from the profile by accident.

I think there is a disconnect you when you say "larger, expensive deals with low COC return'.

Perhaps that is the disconnect with your CPA???

Inspection report also came out today. 1)Issues with water damage in the crawl space, 2)dryer vent is disconnected in the crawl space. 3)A section of the Metal trim on a garage door seems to be missing as well. 

I like this area because it is essentially disconnected from the broader American economy. 

I suppose my disconnect is.... it doesn't make sense for a private investor to give you thousands of dollars to sit in your account waiting for the right deal to pop up.... just to satisfy that 60 day rule.