After being able to gain first hand experience and establishing relationships with the proper parties, I would then like to move back knowing that i have created a solid foundation in that region/ market that would allow it to be as self- sustainable as possible.

The scenario typically plays out as follows:We report to the lender what we are earning for rent (and provide leases when requested); The lender usually says the amount we are earning is over market and not sustainable;They then attribute market rent to each unit of the house and include that amount at 50% - 70% depending on their inclusion rate.The first time it happened, I try to make the case for including the actual rent and the lender countered that they could attribute market rent or strike the property's income (but not its debt) from their calculations.Now, Canadian lenders are traditionally more conservative in their underwriting practices than those in the U.S.A., so you may be fine getting a lender to consider your actual rent on the property. 

Thus, I doubt anyone can create a sustainable business model that involves charging $500 an hour with a final bill ending up in the $1,500 to $2,000.

You mentioned a wide variety of interests - so my suggestion is to focus on one or two that really resonate with you and dive in.

I know things are probably exciting and new now but keep in mind that you’ll need more than attraction and hobbies in common to sustain the marriage long term.

This niche will provide monthly cashflow and sustainability. 

That’s right, MONEY, the lack of which is what people cite as the reason they’re entering wholesaling.But the reality is that the ONLY way to create a DEAL FLOW sufficient to sustain a profitable, worthwhile business is to judiciously spent money on a consistent basis on various marketing and advertising activities.First and foremost is a website, optimized to take advantage of SEO for local, and or long tail keywords.

So, boom days of the 80's or late 90's cannot really repeat themsleves.Today, I believe that the growth in the Spanish market will be more gradual and sustained, which hopefully in the long run, won't lead to another property depression as we've seen in the last 7 years. 

Now only time will tell if they can sustain it though.Best of luck as you start looking to invest in Wilmington!

I'm not fully convinced my heat tape is going to solve the problem when the temperatures drop again - we left a faucet running at a pretty steady trickle (which is not a sustainable solution) since we last thawed the line (5-6 hours with a heat gun) and added the heat tape.