I don’t make any money whatever he chooses to do.

It would be a waste of time, and money. 

private money lenders? 

Which means I would be subjected to being taxed in the United States as well as when I take my money out in Canada. with further research, I stumbled across setting up an LP which the CRA would recognize and allow for the tax treaty of Canada and the United States have to actually work for me to get the tax credit.can anyone here add to this?

She'll pay me market rate rent, thus keeping that money in the family, and the condo will eventually transition into a more traditional rental property that will support my retirement and that my children will one day inherit. 

He makes it sound like you are getting great 1 on 1 training and can dogreat deals without spending lots of money prospecting for deals.

No one wants to put in the effort, work, time and money, into a healthy habit or - for real estate - into a solid asset.

Possibly the California money relocating to Houston?

I guess it depends on how much money you have.

Find a deal that will actually make money for a buyer and you'll build a decent list from the initial interest.