The most important to me was the ability to network with other agents.

(or to the best of your ability to judge).  

I'm not trying to be a downer by asking this, but as someone wanting to jump into the game, I have some big concerns regarding buying now and the ability of GTA (and outlying) properties to produce cash flow. 

I am only going by what he has told me, but houses in his neighborhood are selling for around $134 per sqft and he has his house listed on the market for about $100 sqft. w/ no nibbles at all.My coworker almost failed an exam a couple of days ago and he confided in me that he is stressed about being unable to sell his house and it is effecting his ability to concentrate during exam time.I don't know if this is the right place, but are there any NC flippers out there willing to take a peak at my coworkers house?

The main thing I'd be worried about is hampering my ability to rent the duplex without a garage space if both garages are leased and a duplex unit is turning over.

I would recommend working with a realtor, until you're confident in your abilities to nail it. 

What I've done, however, is reduced substantially the ability of knuckleheads to sue me personally through the LLC. 

Owner financing is a great tool for investors ability to leverage.

\,,,,the lender is just interested in the sellers income and ability to pay.In a word ,,one guy says can & one guy says you cant and I like and respect both these guys and have spoken to them many times.Both have great reputations.Needless to say this really changes the "Paint Job" on my explanation of Lease Purchase to possible Sellers and  Tenant  Buyer Candidates I talk to every day trying to do Lease Option deals and I need to form an intelligent opinion about this issue.Any help greatly appreciatedDave Doyle

\,,,,the lender is just interested in the sellers income and ability to pay.In a word ,,one guy says can & one guy says you cant and I like and respect both these guys and have spoken to them many times.Both have great reputations.Needless to say this really changes the "Paint Job" on my explanation of Lease Purchase to possible Sellers and Tenant Buyer Candidates I talk to every day trying to do Lease Option deals and I need to form an intelligent opinion about this issue.Any help greatly appreciatedDave Doyle