As others have mentioned, Vancouver is very expensive and difficult to find cashflow. 

It is increasingly more difficult to pay of even one mortgage when you are cashflow negative, let alone multiple.

I suspect a decent VA could access public records and build a mainling list for you  or check Property Radar and see if there software will do that for you..

One thing to consider is that in terms of wealth building and Kiyosaki's Cashflow Quadrant, owing a rental and doing work yourself is putting you in the self-employed quadrant, not Business Owner or Investor.I think there are a lot of factors stacked against California for long term rentals, and I think you know it too! 

We did this because initially we were just going to build/sell, but I would rather hold on to it.

Lived in Columbus for 13 years, 600+ transactions, development experience, new builds, 40+ rehabs, DM me if you want to know about the market. 8+ years on the forums advertising and building relationships with investors in almost every state.

However, without more information on what your preferences are, it is difficult to give you good advice.

I have friends in each spot and think they could help me build a great team.

In addition to that, building your network is key.

Another thing to think about is what kind of turnover you have, what condition the building is in.