1) The $1832 S8 rent probably includes all utilities.

This one is available online for free at nfpa.org.Much of what's in these docs doesn't apply, because they cover a LOT of ground. 

Some of the upgrades look great from the pictures I saw online.

You would utilize and bridge loan to build the asset and stabilize thereafter with a DSCR product.  

I've been advised by a local investor to look off market and utilize seller financing as I don't have much capital to work with nor the 2 years of employment records needed for a bank loan.

Util they in the last 2 weeks got us figured out and helped I had varying degrees of being blocked.I'm using creativereireply.com a new super set of reireply.com.   

I can't seem to find much info online about this and I've had trouble finding contractors willing to take this on

My 401k is not the only funds I have, rather I want to utilize that money to invest while I am young.

By Thanksgiving (most even sooner) all will be back online. 

Networking Opportunities: Are there local networking events, conferences, or online forums where I can connect with other investors and professionals in the Edmonton real estate market?