Now trash service is a questionable item in some communities but wanted to ensure you include this as well.  

With this in mind, There is an opportunity for me to take the leads that don't meet their requirements for flipping and have them wholesaled to me for buy and hold.With my experience in structuring the workflows, down to the details of efficiencies, of a rehab business, my plan is to rehab the rentals and refi them into long term cash flowing properties.Onto my question - As I'm 1099, am I better off being patience and building 2 years of tax returns on 1099 income in order to finance a loan and build that way?

Luckily, as a safeguard, Cdn banks have recently implemented a "stress test" to their underwriting standards, and use 2%+ to the going rate to ensure the DTI of the borrower is still within limits.  

I suggest you speak to your family attorney if your estate is not sizable, if it is, an estate attorney might be better (and more expensive) to ensure your wishes are carried out.

Also, having access to the MLS doesn't just let you see potential properties it allows you to do your own comps for the area so you can evaluate deals more efficiently and quickly.

This helps ensure that rent increases and property appreciation will continue.

I will be getting my architecture license early next year and designing a simple and efficient apartment building.

I'd listen to a few Dave Ramsey podcasts - Dave and @Jon Holdman are equally adamant about ensuring you are getting degrees that are valued in the market place. 

Also, who must I meet with in order to ensure that what I want to build is up to code/ legal?  

I am trying to do a 203k loan and need some recommendations for good, efficient, quick and honest general contractors in Vancouver, WAThanks!