For vacant units, consider virtual staging through VirtualStaging.ai or something like that to help prospective tenants visualize the space.Hope this helps expand your marketing toolkit.

I believe when I was checking with the city, they were proposing a few more new changes.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.Mentorship isn't about finding a great mentor.

I'm absolutely not interested in leasing fast at all and I'm extremely picky about tenants and I do things like require a large security deposit (even for section 8 renters, I have three of them and love them), don't supply appliances, take my time doing background checks and arranging multiple calls/meetings with potential tenants. 

Checked Zillow, you are right, only a few places have results in Canada.

You should also check to ensure they have Errors & Omissions insurance, Fidelity Bond coverage, and a Financial Institution Blanket Bond.Some are more consultative and advisory and provide guidance, while others are just processors. 

Probably by talking to them for 5 minutes, besides that, they will probably ask and they can check to see if you are a registered mortgage entity in that state. :)

I did check it out and got the higher rents like the analyst tool said. 

We would do a safety check and enter the property.

Also check with Cuyahoga County Office of Homeless Services.