If not join, you'll find multiple attorneys skilled in eviction law. https://caanet.org/

If you each have different complementary skills and both want to actively work together (ie split the workload 50/50) then split the profit based on capital invested.

I went back to work in a related field, to get more skills and to really go all in.

What skills do you already have?

Manage the 4 unit property yourself fora year & learn some acquisition skills in your area to wholesale to other investors while you learn.

We want the property to have a lot of options.I really want to learn how to design rooms, in terms of structurally and functionality as well as aesthetic. 

But I took this as an opportunity to learn a new skill along the way.

Scotia Bank has generally been the most favourable for this, but your broker will know which lender to approach based on your situation.The next thing to consider is your investor profile and your skill set.

Most experienced flippers have NOT developed a distinct skill set that allows them to deal with contractors in some magical way that keeps them showing up to the job site. 

What advice would you give the new guy, considering this is a new environment for me and came from a background of skilled trade/labor intensive jobs.