If an attorney needs to get involved i currently don't have one, can anyone recommend one in the Houston area if need be? 

I strongly recommend getting involved with your local REI meetup groups so you can work out your pitch with help from other landlords.I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way without tone or facial expressions behind it. 

With new regulations in Canada like the flipping tax and property gains tax, I want to be mindful of the risks involved. 

So this involves hiring an architect draw up plans ($1,000 - 3,000 if I had to guess).  

Quote from @Logan Barwick: I Am looking at getting involved in rental properties and debating on which option would be best.

I am able to do majority of the work involved and have been in trades for over ten years.

That's probably your best bet.

That way you have open forums, blogs, and messaging to ask questions, understand the syndicators criteria, and see all the posts syndicators are involved in.What criteria are you looking for as an investment for your next deal?

In fact, approximately 40% of our business involves the Section 8 program.40%...

Speaking of DSCR in particular, 80% will likely be your best bet versus 85%.