. - The 13 unit I went in on has been almost 2 years and still hasn't had the framing inspection passed- All my taxes doubled on my rentals, so now my cash flow has plummeted. - I've had multiple vacancies, including one where the tenant left after a year and cost me $6k in turn costs.

There have a number of forums discussing the All In One mortgage around using you first lien HELOC like your checking account.

The appraisal will be done to determine if the numbers check out by the lender before giving a final term sheet for you.

Hey guys,  Im thinking of shifting my traditional checking/saving account and mortgage to a manulife one account which my broker has suggested so I can be ready to pounce on a house and properly conduct the yellow letter direct marketing offering cash when they want it. 

Even after renting, you should check the market every month or so to keep an eye on prices, vacancy rates, etc.

If you don't see it, check you spam. :)

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

And yes, I checked county records and the county DOES show updated data.

I think it would be too risky without someone checking on it in between guests. 

There is no way to do background checks since the best platforms for this investment strategy don't support such a thing.