Not to mention, in Houston you'll want to keep an eye on property taxes, MUDs, and prior flooding.

You can still get great ROIs in the area provided you buy the right kind of property in the right location but it's going to be significantly lower than 18 - 20%.b.

This can be particularly useful for getting location-specific estimates, which are crucial as costs can vary significantly depending on the area​.Home-Cost features a cost-to-build calculator that allows you to vary zip code, actual home design, and quality assumptions for more accurate cost estimates.

Prior to 2008, the market was saturated with “no money down” schemes that required little-to-no capital expenditures from the borrower.

I would find some commercial agents in the area to get started, a lot of deals are done off market prior to listing and they have a vested interest to make it happen so they get both sides of the commission.  

However the location and growth is excellent.

Quote from @Kerry Noble Jr: let me know how i can be of value Locking down financing, locating a good deal.

Kitimat is located in Northern BC as is home of a new Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) plant which will be operational in 2025.

It's strange that you've had little interest in the portfolio of properties...unless they're not producing income or improperly priced based on location, condition, etc.

location of subject property, valuation, property type, currently rented for, is it in flood zone, experience of ownership determines who is lending.