This is a great way to get both you and your wife on the same page as well as aligning your energies in the same directions.

Either way, real estate will eventually re-align itself to the rest of the economy.I see just today, the Finance Minister announce a further restriction to CMHC residential mortgage insurance as an effort to apply a little break to markets (primarily in Toronto and Vancouver).

7) Are the financial incentives of the Management company you are looking at aligned with yours?

Those two things aren't always aligned, but equally important.

This get's me a hands on education while doing my best to work hand in hand with an active investor to make sure I'm bringing value to their time they're investing in me.However, I've aligned a couple lender's so I'm prepared to bring in up to $60k with a remaining $10k buffer for carrying and unexpected expenses on a rehab and flip

I believe when interest rates do eventually rise (as the fed keeps threatening) the competition will lessen and home sale volume in Austin will align more with the national statistics.

I'd almost say your logic is beyond faulty -- its dangerous.Rather -- and I would not say this applies to Dante, specifically -- but the habits we take going into a deal mean far more than the deal itself.You cannot make money if you cannot align your income and expenses properly.You cannot make money if you overspend/spend more than what you make.You cannot make money if you are undisciplined in financial and operational matters -- you may be able to show short profits, but I think long-term success is highly predicated on proper planning, forecasting, adjusting, and action.To me seeking out a profitable deal to "right the ship" is like buying an advanced set of lottery tickets.

Just doing does not align with replacing my income long-term. 

I scout wholesale deals for him, MLS, Costar and he gets the benefit of my expertise of twenty years and that our goals are aligned.

For the same reason most realtors suck; their interests are only partially aligned with your interests.