if not... i'd say stay local to Canada 'cash flow' is very, very tough right now with interest rates and prices both high

Do you know any local wholesalers?

I would look into your local REI Facebook group and search for previous posts of people looking for property management companies.

I would suggest a local bank to get the conversation going.

I took them both to the local branch.

In that example used the person provided maid services, swimming and fishing instruction, mail delivery, information about local churches and other things.

I would also recommend you reach out to your local county housing authority.

Population growth in the US is actually slowing way down. 

Keep in mind that some of these obnoxious transfer taxes are not considered state or local taxes for tax deductions but rather increase the basis of the property as part of acquisition costs.

Local REIAs are a good place to network also.