Not an insurance agent but i believe the difference is, the Vacant policy covers the existing structure plus improvements as they are done. the builders risk insures the material and i believe aspects of the project as it is built, since there is no structure. so if you happen to take a builders risk and you are doing reno, it may not cover you for the existing structure .

I have a good number of buyers (I been doing real estate for a while) and I am slowly creating my marketing materials to get more motivated sellers. 

The GC also wants me to apply for credit at places like Home Depot and Lowes to purchase all of the materials.

HelloMost material I come across on the Web for wholesaling and flipping are geared toward US investors - is there much of a difference when applying a strategy in Canada?

You might try pulling this same scam on some of the frauds promoting this type of operation.

For example, properties are likely to be required to be a certain size, using certain exterior materials, etc. 

The material is in various formats to help you learn whichever you feel most comfortable with.

.: 624 Bathroom Information# of Baths (Total): 1# of Full Baths: 1 Bedroom Information# of Bedrooms: 3 Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Taxes / AssessmentsParking / Garage InformationPrimary Garage Type: DetachedParking Type: GarageGarage Type: Detached# of Parking Spaces: 1 Exterior InformationRoof Type: AsphaltStructural Style: ColonialProperty Condition: FairPatio Type: Porch - No stepExterior Material: WoodConstruction Quality (1-Lowest, 10-Highest): 6Architectural Style: Colonial

The BP Free Course would be a good starting material to see here https://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing

Limiting carpet and building materials that will degrade / be tore up quickly.