from the little I know and its only because i have brokered 50  100 unit apartments the buyers are quite sophisticated and have a lot of cash and have their lenders lined up.. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

He will be selling the project to buyers once completed and not interested in operating.How should I evaluate this deal from an investment point?

In either case, the longer a property remains on the market, the more motivated the seller often becomes to offload it.Savvy buyers understand this and often target properties that have been listed for three months or more.

I have built in the past and I do not understand how anyone can build a house for 250k that will last.As an agent I focus on high end relocation clients and many are positively surprised by the build quality compared to the south.

I am a licensed agent in Kansas and Missouri as well as looking for my first investment.

Networking with Canadians who’ve invested in the U.S. and finding good local agents or property managers will also help a lot.

Im an agent/wholesaler here & I'd love to connect and see if I can help with anything.

Brand new to real estate investing and I am looking to complete my first wholesale deal.To find properties, initially you master what real estate agents are supposed to do.  

If the change has occurred and buyers are now doing this, surprised not discussed more  You as the buyer is paying for the agents commission one way or another , either by a higher sales price , or by cutting a check to your agent .