I want to be somewhere I will enjoy but also somewhere that’ll be a good investment for either short term rentals or long term rentals in the future. 

Nice place for you to enjoy as well.

Countries like the US and Canada have travel advices letting you where not to go (and what not to do).If you want to succumb to media sensationalism and headlines meant to sell, be my guest.

I come to you hat-in-hand, looking for the collective expertise I've come to enjoy here. 

But if you automate your rent collection and buy a property with the right tenants it becomes enjoyable. 

Enjoy those grandkids!

If you want to think about it as a math problem, it’s all about where you put your time to maximize returns while also factoring in what you enjoy doing.Picking the MarketI’m the kind of person who gets analysis paralysis.

I use pricelabs on all my listings and have really enjoyed it. 

If you enjoyed it, we’d love a quick review—it helps us a lot!”

Here’s my two cents:Paying off the condo might make sense if your main goal is to reduce risk and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with no mortgage.