Anyone can tell you they think there are deals out there, but ask them to show you which ones, and then evaluate it for appreciation as well as rental strength. 

Well since your an attorney and have taken the lead..

If the numbers make sense, which usually equates to 10% or better cash on cash and roughly 1% rent to price ratio in an area that has appreciated well recently, I don't care how far I'm away from that market, I try to buy there.

Well, that’s definitely something to write home about. :-)You use the word “WE” a lot.

Then he is going to hire subcontractors to do the job and you are going to pay them for that work as well.  

I could very well be wrong though.Not an attorney, so Im interested to see if any attorneys chime in on this - I'd like to know the answer myself. 

Also I'm working on a few commercial projects at the moment as well!

Ill send you a DM here as well.

If you're not sure of you preferred direction with your next property I would invest in understanding investing more thoroughly and read 5-10 books as well as speak to other experienced investors.

I’m looking for a local mentor that I can learn from and provide value to so any suggestions on how to find one and pitch myself would be great as well!