My goal is to build an investment portfolio that enables me to give my best time, energy, and encouragement to my family and 

Corporations will likely begin developing their own schools to serve their own needs (this happened with a Bank in Brazil that couldn't location enough qualified prospects).(2)  Patent System overhaul....Due to speed of innovation, our patent system now discourages, not encourages innovation.(3) Remove all money from politics (unfortunately, I don't think this will happen).(4) All countries must develop a global governmental body and give it sufficient power to effectively police and punish corporations that commit crimes globally, particularly in countries with little power. 

A bonus to encourage an agent to sell your properties faster or sell in general in a slow sale area isn't an agent I would want working "for me."

I typed my introduction in the morning before I went to work and didn't really expect anyone to have anything to say, but look at all of this advise and encouragement.  

On the contrary, I would strongly encourage you to deal with late payments immediately by posting the appropriate notice as soon as permissible under the law and following up with the next steps to evict if rent is not forthcoming.  

Any tips, agents recommendations or property manager recommendations would be greatly appreciated.The stories that I have read and listened to on BiggerPockets (the good and the bad) have been encouraging.

I've had a lot of experience in South Jackson and I literally pay tenants to leave the house clean ($150 if it's spotless) to encourage responsibility.

The purpose of this post is to encourage you to find ways to recognize the fruits of your labor and to enjoy the benefits of your additional income from RE!

Thanks for the encouragement!

I'd encourage you to start gaining as much Canadian specific real estate knowledge as possible.