Uhm, maybe you need to take a step back, read what you wrote with some fresh eyes.

Make sure it is clean, safe, and has a fresh coat of paint. 

A completely new kitchen and bath, as well as new carpet and a fresh coat of paint.What was the outcome?

I just completed the renovation of the first.Moving to the Refinance (or delayed financing) step uncovered an unpleasant surprise.

You can always back out if your inspection uncovers some other issues. 

https://news.gov.bc.ca/release...This is still pretty fresh news with the new BC tenancy changes that came into effect on July 1 2021.I am new to being a landlord and this news does make things a little harder if you have a troublesome tenant.I am wondering what other investors who own in British Columbia think about the changes and will it affect your decisions to do long-term renters vs STR?

A good attorney can help you clean up and start fresh.  

It sounds like you're trying to preserve this 'existing' lease instead of allowing the daughter's life change to terminate the lease and start fresh with a new tenant.

The 2 smaller units both received a face lift with a fresh coat of paint, new hardware, and new counter tops and both rent for $900/each.After all the renovations, the estimated ARV is currently sitting at $550k-$570k. 

We also changed the layout of the master bathroom to update it. 3. refinished floors, fresh paint, new kitchen cabinets, new shower, new tub, new tile work, new washer and dryer, reworked the layout.