Let me just lead with EXCELLENT customer service.

Do you think it's common for a tenant to sue for an amount greater than insurance can cover, then take your property or even your personal assets? 

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.  

Great Lakes Credit Union HSBC 70%, for premier clients only Huntington 75% LTV Hurst Lending and Insurance Investment property HELOC in Texas.

If you have insurance, generally, there is mold remediation coverage. 

Make sure to account for property taxes, insurance, and any HOA fees, as those can vary significantly in different markets and impact your cash flow.

@Alecia Loveless  We plow AND salt , we dont give the customer an option . 

Moves risk to be financially covered by insurance hypothetically.

The amount of downpayment requirement insures buyers having "skin in the game". 

We were initially looking out of state for a potential move and or investment property just because the property taxes without being able to homestead, plus high cost of insurance, and harsh weather on homes made me feel like it might not be worth it.