Although the average cash on cash is projected to be 11% (for example) it may have single digit returns early.This comes down to sponsor communication and ensuring an alignment of interests.

I'm looking for a bank that can hold multiple currencies, with good conversion rates, where I can set up local bank accounts to pay local utility bills, send out local currency (e.g.

Kash Mahdi Larry Smet hosts a monthly meeting in Toronto that you want to attend - Canadians investing in the US.To get you started,Reading material:"South of 49""Fire sale" Both by Philip MckernanTalk to a cross border accountant about entity structure.Setup an account with RBC, TD, or BMO as they have sister banks in the US that can get you financing (you don't need a Canadian account with them but it will make things easier for you).On currency - find an opportune time(s) to exchange funds and have it sitting in USD before you need it.Asides from entity structure, taxes, and financing all other principals of investing "out of state" apply.

I never even thought about doing digital locks or thermostats before, but I'm sure it makes it a lot easier. 

I have been drinking the digital Kool Aid for about 3 weeks now just trying to absorb as much information as possible.

Unless the goal is a complete capitulation of the currencies..

Thanks for responding to me and I am very excited to work with members, meet new people and participate in discussions helping all make more spendable changeable currency!

Not a problem.Take digitals of the apartment prior to rental and after they leave prior to your cleaning up after them.

Avoid using your phone’s camera and spring for either a nice digital camera or spend a little extra and hire a photographer to take professional photos you can then use in your marketing.

Even markets a bit outside the city (Everett, Malden, Waltham) you’re lucky to find properties that are cashflow positive let alone meet a double digit return.