I also like there's much greater appreciation potential in these provinces than in other provincess

If your not familiar with certain Canadian real estate markets the greater Vancouver area is a bit bonkers compared to other provinces.. similar to SF or other areas on the west coast.Two years ago I inherited a home worth roughly 1.2mil.

gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqcS90MLF6QIVmR-tBh1mOAUwEAAYASAAEgLP5_D_BwEI'm not sure about other provinces. 

CMHC is wrong so much of the time and they do a general statement for Canada when the markets are different all over the province and all over the Country.  

It’s like I’m watching the province die before my eyes.

Some provinces have paid online services that you can find the property owners information...  

This is what the province set out and they are tenant friendly.

Most states or provinces have standard leases online for free. 

I am not in the US, but in Canada and the province where I have a rental with a similar situation to you (and it is tenant friendly), has mandated that back rent has to be paid from Oct-July in 10 equal installments in addition to the regular rent. 

As the laws both from a taxation point and landlords rights are very different per province and obviously different from the US market it’s really difficult to find a good tax accountant who a) is used to working with investors and b) is allowed to practice in both provinces and c) understand the “gottya’s” and can guide you.