We have a lot of equity in this property that we are keen to access, and moving back to Canada so we can be deemed residents again isn't an option for us for several years!!

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The tenant has no expectation of privacy of their relevant information from the property owner; the PM is merely an agent of the owner and is entitled, through the owner's good graces, to have access to that information - not the other way around.I would fire this PM in a second.

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BP calculator doesn't give you all the parameters or what to input as real numbersFree ones: Loopnet ~ look for sold comps on 5+; have agent access to MLS for sold comps 1-4; Apartments.com for what lease is offered in area.Boots on the street (Agents who list in the past 4 months on the block), make friends with agents in the area.Know how to calculate the gross rental multiplier.

They may have access to mulitple Umbrella markets.  

if your are incorrect on that number and not certain on any of the initial cost and timelines then I would not do it.I guess what I am trying to say is I do not think you have the capital/access to it, knowledge of the actual numbers, and connections to get the rehab finished to move forward.

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Buying under your personal name for the first time gives you access to some low down-payment lending programs like FHA or Home Possible, assuming you're willing to owner-occupy.