The diversification of industries here among the healthcare, education, energy, technology, and finance sectors allows for a strong economy that grows steadily year-on-year and suffers minimal impact from market hits.The potential to fix-and-flip is high here, as well as the opportunity to BRRRR.

It sounds like a pretty good deal for the area at surface level if those are your cap rate goals.

In any event, as mentioned above don't waste your time, money and energy wholesaling in the US, unless you are less than 2 hour drive. 

While the state budget is ugly (for now) we are just a few months away from a change in leadership at the gubernatorial level. 

So all levels are welcome. 

@Kevin Bass for a low stress level and safe plan I would suggest the following.1.

So far, the partners value is money, and a certain level of trust, as I have known both people a long time. 

Depending on the uptick in rent to market levels, maybe offer him small volume discount to keep him below market if they keep all the homes there.  

I have learned a tremendous amount by attending events when I can, learning and gaining confidence from people that are playing the game at a level I can aspire to.

This site is so helpful for all levels of investors.