High risk areas.  3.

Don't put a high list price based on what you want, needs to be based on solds

There was a news reporter at the sale and they interviewed the high bidder, who admitted that they had not seen the property, but were certain that they would be building their family home there. 

we are pretty high that is for sure. 

I would protect myself and cut my losses so I was not looking over my shoulder or getting high blood pressure every time I heard a knock on the door (hoping it is not the FBI showing up to ask you some questions). 

I agree with the other posters...25% down seems a bit high.

My firend once had a client who did a high end remodel in a somewhat modest neighborhood.

Also showing almost a 20% CoC return, which in my research I've found to be a highly ideal number for investors.Is there something I could improve on with this report or fix?

This is a self directed RRSP or TFSA account that allows you to lend your money out to people with the backing of their mortgage for a high interest rate. 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages, down payments, refinances, flipping or renovation money.

If you have a high level of faith in the company you are working with, then time will do what it is supposed to do and increase your IRR.