Also with a duplex, you may need to hire someone for lawn maintenance, snow removal and garbage pick up.

I would like the tenant to have renters insurance too.3) Lawn or landscape care.

Do people really have lawns nice enough to improve a property's looks in Canada where it snows?

. - Landscaping:  The previous owner did a good job enforcing lawn care as well as clutter. 

They are responsible for utilities, lawn care and rent until it is re-rented.

Is it possible to expense a lawn mower (new), leaf blower (used, purchased on Facebook marketplace) and snow blower (used, purchased on marketplace) or do I need to capitalize them?

So I will be doing the managing and any maintenance stuff (fixes or lawn care). 

PITI, Capex, Repairs, Vacancy, Property Management, Snow/Mowing lawn, Do I cover utilities?

Some of the basic numbers reviewed:Initial purchase price: $170,000Rehab: $130,000ARV :$425,000Rents: $3,300 total per monthMonthly cost: $100 water est$100 lawn careI should be able to refi out with a 75ltv cash out.

Then try to connect and create a relationship with someone connected to them -- neighbor, lawn care guy etc to where they can introduce you and vouch for you.