So, a decent deal is likely to get better over the long run. given the high amount of cash needed for brrrr do you feel it would be better to start with a long term rental as an initial investment that has less risk involved 

Are all Flat fee MLS listing companies created equal?

You initially stated that you would not replace them if they broke, which is a fair stance.

Canadian REI Resources List So BP is amazing but I noticed that all data resources listed are tailored to the US.

If they don't want to leave, list the house for sale and sell it with them in place.

There are the post-closing cleanup, maintenance, and repair issues, as well as on-going problems after the tenant moves in and you receive a “punch list” of whatever else is needed.

as a wholesaler, when you get a verbal agreement on final price with a listing agent do i send my purhcase and sale agreement to the listing agent so he can submit it to the seller. or what comes after the verbal agreement part.Does he/she walk over the seller what the terms on my agreements are?

My wife and I initially got into REI by doing a live in flip.

I would prefer to use a listing service to place on the MLS.

Its not different than repairs on any other floor, there is just typically more damage from low quality flooring materials as other have listed.