Looking to grow and scale so I would be open to collaborating, partnering, or simply making friends.

He will knock before entering; have your dogs crated or closed in a room that will not be impacted by your maintenance request.

The really tough spot is the contractor is your representative entering your tenants private home.

Of course by buying it off the market through these mailers at under value costs (either 70% rule or the 2% rule) or just simply wholesaling the 4 plex that i can get under contract at a good deal to local investors.

They are also difficult to systems to enter for first time owners. 

My initial hope was to invest in Canada to avoid complicated tax scenarios, but I know members of the BP community have had good success with cross border investing as long as it's structured correctly.I'm looking to work at least 1 more year overseas, but I'd like to start transitioning into investing over the next 12 months if possible to do so from abroad.I'm really excited to enter into this exciting industry, and hopefully work with some of the great real estate minds here on BP!

Would i simply ask the mortgage place if Refinance?   

I would simply consult with a professional wherever my properties are.

@Breynan Hammons I was simply stating the values have risen a lot since the bottom but we are still not at the prices of 2008 and that the market has many differences now vs then.

It is simply another term for bank owned property that was already foreclosed on.One is not better than the other.