Are you still making them or have you got the ship steered in the correct direction?

He should be able to steer you in the right direction on this.Best of luck! 

Too many investors allow the contractor to have both hands on a steering wheel, and then are so shocked when they don’t get a perfect outcome. 

He is not as good looking as me.. but he can steer you in the right direction.Please know.. if you are going to send out 5K letters... that is not good enough.

Rented a skid steer and mulcher to clear trees. 

Government can changes laws etc and you cant do jack squat..But I general living in North America the IRS and CRA likes to stick their nose into peoples assets especially foreign real estate.. this simple fact tends to steer me away from wanting to own any properties abroad.. bc it almost forces you to revisit when instead you can visit other places around the world..

Usually people steer clear of a gut rehab project starting off as it is considered jumping in on the deep end, but seeing as the property is being transferred to you  and your siblings you only have to bear the brunt of construction costs to get ready for rentals you may come out unscathed (assuming you will not have to carry an existing mortgage). 

looking on recommendations on who to go with and equally as important who to steer way from and roughly the cost you incurred.  

What are they doing to raise funds without syndication and steer clear of securities issues?

There are definitely some good neighborhoods and ones to steer clear.