Hey Brendan - It sounds like you're taking smart steps to navigate the slow season, and the adjustments you've made are all solid moves.

Also, added smart-deadbolt locks to each bedroom for extra security in house-hack situation.What was the outcome?

This is probably why you want to bring equity back into your US business and any other investor might make the same choice as you.I brought up the challenges to come up with the solution, which was my last paragraph.

Adding livable space or smart home features can significantly boost home value.

I respect and understand your choice to find a new provider.

This is a personal choice and depends largely on your risk tolerance level and the current demand for rentals in your area.Vehicle Repossessions: Having a vehicle repossessed is strong indication that a tenant cannot handle their money very well.

If you can attend local investor meetups, that’s a great way to gain market insight and connect with reliable people.It’s also smart to start small with a couple of flips to test the waters, and make sure you understand the local market dynamics before scaling up.Good luck with your expansion! 

The day before I arrived, I had no choice but to text Chris and ask him for the lockbox code.

I am pretty sold on DataFlik's stacked lists, but I wanted to run this question by all of the smart investors here at BP. 

The rate will change over time, so maybe not the best choice for some but its not a large some of money to adjust so I am ok with it as long as I get stellar returns from the properties that I purchase with it.