Here are some good places to start:http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet - find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts - Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.And, of course thehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums - ask any question about real estate!

Worst case scenario, move into the next house when you are done meeting the FHA loan requirements for your first house by getting a conventional loan in the 5-10% area...just make sure you have strong reserves for your first property. 

Currently, the rental unit is empty so I just shut off the furnace and the water heater to conserve oil, and frankly because there's no need for hot water and heat (currently not freezing).  

From what you quoted, the two basic requirements are legal or equitable interest as lessee, and liable for payment of property taxes.If you have the tax bills sent to them, they pay it, it only meets one of the above requirements.

@Robert FreebornIf you would like, I can get you a meeting with the CEO for Ben Kinney's team to discuss if that is the right place for you?

If there are individuals in Alberta that I could meet with to learn the way, it would be greatly appreciated.

If there are individuals in Alberta that I could meet with to learn the way, it would be greatly appreciated.

@Brian Pulaski First let me say I have had 3 face to face meeting with guru.

I would also like to meet investors that have experience with the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy in California. 

I am fresh in the wholesale real estate game and would love pointers, advise, maybe even possibly meet up with local wholesale investors to chat and maybe eventually co-sale.