Instead of evicting them, i was thinking is there some way that I could rent it back to him for very cheap (mainly to cover just the taxes/ insurance) ie 2k a year rather than the going rate of 2k a month for similar properties.

They were a law firm who hunts class action suits to go against companies. 

Insurance liability, I personally know 2 families that lost their children in home pools.

The right agent will have worked with Canadians before, will have lenders set up that can work with Canadians and will have a seamless process for management.Not only can an agent set you up with a GC, property manager, lawyer, insurance broker, inspector and everything else you need, they can analyze deals and put numbers in front of you.Your job as an investor is to vet the vendors they are providing and double check their analysis.  

Now to be fair the company we are funding is a Civil engineering firm with deep experience..

Planned energy-efficient HVAC installations will replace outdated ceramic heaters, reducing tenant utility costs, lowering insurance premiums, and qualifying for utility reimbursement programs—a win-win for tenants and investors alike.Inflation HedgeReal estate is historically a strong hedge against inflation.

You also need to consider that at a lower percentage of money down you will be paying a Mortgage Insurance Premium or MIP. 

The cost associated with insurance for not having 20% is peanuts compared to what you potentially can do leveraging your down payment. 

So should your facilitator.4) As a trustee, you can now write a check or wire money into any investment that follows retirement plan rules (no artwork, collectibles, alcohol, insurance, etc., and no disqualified parties).

I understand that I need to account for taxes, insurance, and other costs—Should I go with a LML and then do a refi later on?