I want to cash out as an investment property putting me at a 8% but I don’t know anyone that has done this.

We handle 2nd's on both primary and investment properties.

I like the possibility of not having to do renovations on a property.

Can I be double-taxed by the USA (IRS) and CANADA (CRA) when doing my flips or holding rental properties in the USA while living in CANADA?

Anyone has recommendation for property manager in albuquerque for short term rental?

Your property manager4.

I just think it is vital to have some boots on the ground in the city where the investment property is, especially for smaller operators. 

You can't have 2 listings for same property on same platform.You could have a seperate houfy (or similar) account for direct bookings.

How bad an idea is building for your first investment property? 

I think the major branches of STR that owners need to know are -Financing, Market Research (you technically have it already in Cape Coral), Property Selection (what makes good STRs, regulations, analyzing, etc.), Designing and Furnishing (amenities, design, theme, linens, etc), and operating (Insurance, Property management or self-management, Tech & Tools, Cleaners & handy people, etc)All of these could be covered depending on who you work with that can cover each topic.