We like to stay in control all through the process..

I own about 5 rentals in the same city in lousiana.

Your not correct under many different circumstances.First property tax is 1.1% (fairly safe) with 2% annual increase (prop 13).Next expenses include a lot more than property tax and interest. 

Cash Flow is not the best but have appreciation on the property.

Once an LLC is in the situation, it is a whole new world. 

If you enter a neighborhood and you immediately lock all doors from the inside, and check to make sure your gun is loaded, you are in class D no doubt.On the other hand, most class A+ neighborhoods as you drive through you cannot see the houses from the street. 

I suspect it's due to the change in the housing market and economy.  

You can probably make up for the perceived loss through the reinvestment in your US business.

Should i send them to the property before or after the inspection?

I used to live in the lower mainland but invested where the numbers work like Vancouver Island or Northern BC.