I'll like to think this is not a unique situation but rather more of a common one investors encounter when buying properties. 

Those banks tend to lend though in only states where they have locations.The conversion rate used to be in Canada's favor years back but has swung the other way so it's harder to invest in the U.S. for return.I have had some Canadian clients in the past for commercial retail.

Talk to a realtor who has helped clients buy 2-4plexes.

I can tell you from hundreds of my clients perspective.they don't want to have the burden and work that goes into being a landlord.. they want mail box money and more passive investment that is secured by the same asset that a landlord owns.. there is a reason those banks have those big shinny buildings.. its massively profitable and done right less risk in many cases of being a landlord or at least let me say a ton less work.. your not dealing with the day to day.. even if you have PM you have to manage them.My note buyers are almost all experienced landlords and as their days of landlord burn out come to fruition they switch to being the bank.. keep in mind unless the house is sold for cash.. everyone buying a rental has two steps  equity and debt  IE their equity and the bank or  lenders debt.Along with shorter term holds.. and if done right no cash calls.

Most of my clients who started like this began investing with friends or people they work with.

@Alfred Torres to second @Joshua Enriquez , Michael Ortega is currently working on a project for a client of mine and the process has been a breeze because of it.

I am looking to find good tools for communicating with clients/prospets.

They also care about their clients and keep things affordable for investors. 

Advertise and marketing for what your client is looking for

This has been invaluable in seeing  trends in real time and real life.I do live in a unique place in Indiana where most residents commute to Chicago bringing city money to smaller towns. win win