Use a site like bankrate.com to quickly compare the various banks rates and the minimum deposit amounts. 

15k, and that's a lot compared to how much they would typically pay (i.e. 0).Create a detailed scope of work, if you're going to run a rehab you need to understand the process of the construction occurring.

My main concern is that I’m moving to a small town of 5,000 people and the prices are lower there compared to other parts of BC, however it’s nowhere near passing the 1% rule!

@Daniel B.Are there any recently sold comparables in the area? 

I just bought 2 years ago in Summerlin.. and we do half a dozen flips in Vegas a year.. been very good to us.. we do the 6 to 6.5 months a year .. other than weather your tax situation wont change. but boy compared to being a Oregon resident.. what I save in tax being a NV resident paid for the house I bought LOL  within 3 years.

Old landlord only had a $500 deposit which is nothing compared to how much a uncontrolled dog can damage the property.  

@Andrew Michaud what properties are you looking at to get a comparable retail price per door?

The appraisal came out to be less than I wanted ($110,000 compared to $130,000 I was expecting).

Why not both take their referral and find your own and compare them and pick whichever is better, some agents have hidden gems others well.... don't3.

If you're looking for cashflow specifically, then buying in smaller town makes sense because prices are low compared to rents.