There are multiple potential strategies it's just really going to depend on your personal situation. 

House hacking is the BEST way to get into real estate investing and that's how I personally got started as well too.

I'm now finally here in person, and have started to go view places in person with the intent of purchasing. 

Quote from @Dereck Olson: Hi Nicholas,  Just a thought from the possible tenant's perspective, but filling out a prequalification form and/or providing personal information before they have even seen a place and know if they will be interested in living in the property might be a bit too much to ask. 

Attend in person networking events in your area (there are many in and around Vancouver). 

For example, they won't need to cover your personal belongings (furniture, clothing, etc.) because you won't be living there.A landlord policy should cost about the same as a homeowner's policy; it just changes what is covered.

They should know this is coming as it usually takes 1-2 years for the banks to auction the house.  

I heard that if you move the personal mortgages to an LLC they could get called and we would want to avoid that3.

You can put a mortgage into a "trust: without triggering a due on sale but again contacting your bank/lender is the best route to avoid any issues.Some banks/lenders or servicing companies change guidelines and even a trust may require other paperwork but the attorney usually facilitates that to be safe.  

Hard to say one way or another without knowing your personal finances, goals etc., but it seems like a good deal.