We live in Charlotte so my target is Blowing Rock/Boone for convenience to Charlotte, skiing in the winter, cooler temps in the summer, etc.  

We work with insurance companies and help homeowners with damage to their properties by educating them about (and advocating their position all the way through) the claims process and allowing them to understand their options when their homes are damaged by storms or some other cause.  

I can't speak on how demo is done in certain states but from what I could tell you being a license contractor here in NY and you being in NJ which should not be much difference is do the following steps.1- have them demo and take everything plumbing and electric.2- the only scrap metal you should keep is copper, but also negotiate with the demo grew to reduce some cost if they want the copper, all other scrap metals are not word it.3- has for the electric, just have them leave you 2 plugs because that's all you need until you update all your electrical. mostly all power tools are cordless so I doubt you will blow a fuse and you don't need any light because you work will be done during the day.ALSO NOTE: do not have anybody mess/touch/remove with any electrical panel or any electrical box, leave that for a license electrician to do because thats a big safety issue that could bring a lawsuit if a non-license electrician gets any injury for attempting to do so.

Also this post is in no way meant to advocate any practice or business plan anyone else plans to do.As always I wish the best in your decisions.SIDE NOTE: I notice you are in Canada, my information is even less valid than the disclaimer would suggest

Something we haven't seen a lot of, that I 100% fully expected to see, was certain 2005-2007 mortgages blowing up in people's faces, causing large amounts of distressed sales. 

Everyone needs leisure time, I know, but for me that's watching a few episodes of a comedy I enjoy late at night when I finally get home to get some laughs/blow off some steam.

But I have not just had a lot of luck finding anything I would consider incredibly mind blowing.  

Are you advocating for Multifamily in an area like @Todd Kalsey describes as opposed to single family housing or would you stay away from an area where the growth trend is focused on new apartment developments?

Live with my laptop and not worry when the Big Bad Wolf comes to blow my house down.

(555)555-5555That will get your phone blowing up with motivated sellers.