We have it under contract now with clauses stating contracts assignable and the desire to use seller financing is built into contract.Is this too complicated?

Hi BPmy project is moving along smoothly, we are half way donethis house is located in a very desirable northern suburb of Pittsburgh.the school is great. conveniently located near "shopping", on the commuter line for pittsburgh. no more new construction. middle income, family friendly community.the projected return is tight b/c this is first time in this market and I think I Comped it wrong. a few street away makes a huge difference b/c of lot sizes.it's total upgrade, open layout, reconfigure kitchen, upgrade baths, all new windows.

You can call your desired branch in the US and tell them to reach someone at your desired branch in Canada to go in and sign the papers in person and they will expedite the documents for you. 

.• Likely to appreciate over time - While you should not buy a property only for future appreciation, appreciation is very desirable.

My partner currently flips properties in my town, and is interested in doing flips in other parts of the city, but does not have the time or desire to manage the properties further away.

Read the BP blogs and listen to the Podcasts, get active on the forums and connect with those in your desired markets and you are sure to be prepared for that first purchase.

I've always had a desire to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing.

Otherwise I'd just be buying houses at ARV if the net operating income numbers were that good because I'd be getting well above the assumed desired rate of return buying at ARV.

I feel the same exact way you do and have no desire to leave this area.  

You can do lease option or subject 2 if the property is DESIRABLE or needs minimal repairs.If the property needs work and its upside down, its pretty much dead.