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.

We are personally comfortable being renters as it suits our frequent moves, but I can't help but feel like we could really optimize certain advantages like BAH, and VA/TSP loans with the right amount of research.The problem is we don't really have the time or interest to be long-distance landlords, and with very young children (and more on the way) the immediate time suck of rehabbing and the home chaos of living in a place under construction (if we went the BRRRR route) is almost completely out of the question. 

I sleep well at night with this strategy, but I can’t honestly say it’s not frustrating striking out so frequently.

Your audience needs to know what's inside!

When you get a return you can put your detective hat on and find relatives if you find out they are deceased or elderly At the end of the day you want to reach your audience when at all possible.