I have deals of all kinds, right now on my last three deals for some weird reason one come from wholesaler, the second from MLS and the third knocking a door.Having a partner in looking for deals is critical so you can brainstorm and make sure that is indeed a good deal.

My local market is cost prohibitive to invest in and the thought of assembling a "team" of unknowns in another market was scary. 

My wife and I recently purchased a triplex in North Gray's Ferry are in Philadelphia.

I am going with glass half full  BP is doing great and now has large enough participation to warrant this Venue !!

I think I have a generic contract and assignment in my files.

I am looking into residential construction companies and want to get an idea of the markets direction in the areas mentioned and start networking with investors in the area. 

Its honestly going to come down to the numbers and what your end goal is?

This isn't necessarily the case

And if the 25% tariff hits canadian lumber, then everything is going to shut down.I'd like to know when this country is going to actually do something to help new construction.

Yes it's a huge problem.You should fix this correctly now.Open the walls and put in proper sound reducing insulation.