As a Canadian, most of what you say regarding BC and Ontario is true due to Vancouver and Toronto being the major cities in Canada, but your immigration numbers and link to housing shortage is a bit of political rhetoric.

Proc. 2018-58 -SECTION 17.02(2)(a) [ see analysis section below for link and text ].D.

Here is a link for East Rockaway: East Rockway Dept of BuildingYou can call, go to the office and use the zoning map in the link.

My question is what guarantees should I expect before paying? 

It's time, money and stress for everyone involved.Can you visit the jobsite one time and have a face-to-face meeting where you pay him $1000 and sign a note that guarantees he will recieve the final $1000 after completion?

Personally, Id hire someone who will either straight up guarantee or all but guarantee you'll pass if they do the work.

There is also multiple crypto currencies, which increases supply and guarantees some winners and some losers.

You can also ID potential properties that seller may accept a price 10%+ below their asking price.You should still have my calendar access link in the DM area here, so get on my calendar if you'd like to discuss more:)

Even link the 2 together to automatically update the calendars.

I am thinking fix&flip Here is a link to the details for our next Midwest REI Meetup.