Randel:Wholesaling, while it can be done, will be a hard business in Canada.  

It's hard to do that when buying at the top of the market IMO.Good luck!

Having this in mind, I'm having a hard time deciding if I should purchase a more expensive (160k-190k), new property Triplex (built within 2 years or purchasing a property that is cheaper (120k-150k), already tenanted but it is only a duplex. 

I've dealt with many lenders, both commercial and residential and the good ones are hard to find but worth keeping around when you do.  

Real Estate Investing is great for someone like you who has background in construction and is motivated to work hard...

Do you have recommendations for a good honest hard working property manager in Austin TX .

How hard has it been for you in the past to get a house/land ag exempted?  

Like making friends with local Deli owners to keep an ear out for you type hard.

, you should get pre-qualified first with a Hard Money Lender, understand how the process work first , find a mentor in your area and learn the process before you go get on a property.

Lots of hard work over a long period of time.