What was done:Painted inside and outPainted roofReplaced flooring with new laminate, tile in baths and carpet in rooms.Replaced the tub, vanity and lighting in the master bath and tiled the shower and floors.Replaced the vanity and lighting in the guest bath and tiled the floorsPainted and repaired cabinets and installed granite counters and subway tile backsplash.Moved master closet door from the inside of the room to the bathroomRemoved original closet door in hallway and moved it to the master bedroom so that the master had a "his and hers" closet.One of the smaller rooms had a cubby hole next to the closet so you could fit a small desk and chair.

I could bring the HUD statements (showing ownership of the US properties), my US incorporation documents, my Canadian incorporation document (the Canadian company that owns my US business), information about the ownership of my house in Canada (to prove I have existing ties to Canada and no intent of relocating to the United States, etc.)I am a little apprehensive of this and i want to make sure that I do everything correctly so I will not have any problems in the future with crossing the US border.

For me, realizing I had no viable future in Corporate America.

They have agents in all 50 States.However, there are really only two States you should consider incorporating in - Nevada or Wyoming.

The practice will furnish their own chairs, wall fixtures...basically providing the vanilla shell.  

If you are not managing your properties you should be tightly managing your PM.If you believe real estate is a arm chair investment by all means hire a PM...and good luck.

Spare chairs are fold-up or stackable.6.

I’ll definitely re-create the spreadsheet I am using and incorporate @Justin Fox’s info and your recommendation to run differing scenarios. 

But when you do, do not incorporate in California.

If the banker you talk to doesn’t understand real estate investing, they may not give you the loan, regardless of if you’re incorporated.