The program is designed to assist low-income families, and these benchmarks might exclude a lot of qualified people.That said, the requirement for stable rental and work history is reasonable, but you might consider relaxing the credit score or income requirements since Section 8 guarantees a portion of the rent.

The city also benefits from a relatively low cost of living compared to other major cities, attracting both renters and investors.

Flood insurance is expensive and will be more expensive in the future, as they try to raise premiums to cover the claims. 

I have been leaning toward acquiring existing assets as new-build in my area is about as expensive as existing assets AND it takes years to spin up until cash begins to flow.   

:We use the cheapest ones that they provide at Lowe's, our handyman installs.

As others have mentioned, Vancouver is very expensive and difficult to find cashflow. 

This is a fine example of where to research out of state investments as the housing prices to purchase are still reasonable and low (not like California where I am and entry level house SFR is a million dollars). 

I don't think enough people consider this aspect.Selling Stock: Selling part of your portfolio could work, but the 15% capital gains tax might make this an expensive choice unless the stock has underperformed or you’re diversifying away from riskier investments.HELOC: Using a HELOC on an existing property is a flexible and relatively low-cost option.

We currently stay in Miami and prices here are very expensive i do want to stay in my backyard but prices are extreme  so i would love to explore some out of state markets ! 

Some not so expensive, like a bike ride or a walk in the park.