I understand its crucial...but this firm would not allow me to work with sellers.....do open houses.....nor create listings..I just don't know if that is the norm.I understand the prospecting part and its importance.

I think you'll be fine unless some crazy liberal attorney with an axe to grind tries to make the case that offering 1st responders a discount creates a disparate impact on folks that meet the criteria of his client as people like his client are not usually able to get a job as a 1st responder.

Hello All,I'm interested in creating an LLC to begin purchasing property under this umbrella but my understanding is it may be difficult to obtain financing under the LLC entity because of the lack of credit history. 

It’s different enough to create a learning curve.

They recommended looking at the book "Real Estate Investing in Canada: Creating Wealth with the ACRE system", although I haven't read it myself. 

To my understanding I could create a power of attorney however in the area I really don't have any one who I trust to execute.

I would not ever put myself in your shoes or try to understand your situation - what I am sharing is that sometimes it is best to look for a solution that creates the best win/win and look at what you could lose (from all angles) after you identify all the routes you can take.

Again, no legitimate lender is going to be over 70% ARV.Its not easy to do, but you need to create better margins and the rest of your issues will be solved.

@Jeremy Petersen, most experts feel that legal entitlements to create options for best and highest use do not disqualify you from a 1031. 

Investing is a path to build wealth not create wealth.