We are investigating a new business model and wanted to know if anyone is already doing this and if they would reach out to share their experience.The model is as follows: Buy land, clear it, add well, septic and a foundation or pad.

Def agree with his calloutsI think a monthly Audible.com subscription is also worth it, while you're in early REI learning-mode.

There is nothing wrong with you inquiring and asking for the listing if it's not on the MLS as you need to know about 1. your agency relationship and 2. co-brokerage arrangements before you make an offer.If he just has a pocket listing, he can probably formalize that at any time, even if he were shady, his relationship will probably survive.

I deal with apartments mostly so my model is different.  

We have been in "sponge" mode for the last few months - relentlessly devouring the BP podcasts and forums, reading books on the subject, and taking anyone we know in RE out to lunch to pick their brains.

Looking to start heading down this path into a more dedicated full time mode over time.

My first REI  was with a company in Jacksonville, Fl that Chris mentored, and they very closely follow his model.  I

So I was wondering if the "7 years to 7 figures" property investment model is at all viable in canada or does it just work in the United States?

If you have made it and thrived more than 5 years in the business you have doing something very few ever will.Most agents the first year might do a few sales from their sphere and then they have to generate new business to survive.

Once you have sufficient positive cash flow you should survive.