What you do now is establish your strict screening standards before accepting any applications.

The use of that tool determines its value.We have helped many thousands of clients establish self-directed IRA plans for investing in real estate. 

@Joshua McGowan on conventional market value is established by sales comparison 

@Terence Hyacinth I'm actually in Halifax itself.The current property is in Fairview, just outside the peninsula.I also have two more on the go right as you get into the peninsula on Bayers Road.If you would like more details, send me a private message.Considering I'm not fully established with a reputation yet, I'm selling them at a lower price they I would usually sell them.

Do you guys have any tips on finding good wholesalers from another country and establishing a network while not living anywhere close to that area?

You have reserves put aside which is excellent, the VA is no money down, and the income produced by the other 3 units will give you supplemental income while you establish yourself. 

Your time will be at their whim.That said, once you get established as "the goto person" in your area, things become easier. 

@Derek York If you are brand new to investing I would try to establish a connection with good investing agent first, then worry about properties later. 

I'm a wholesaler but won't be much help to you because my good deals go quickly also to established buyers.

I've only spoken with one realtor in the area, thus far, and it was more in the context of a specific property than establishing an ongoing relationship.I appreciate your commitment to self-managing your properties and expanding your management knowledge in advance of handing things off to a PM.