I'm 6 -8 months looking in the dfw area like Dallas or Royse city area Tx.

However, to my knowledge, as of now that is not something that the city is actively enforcing against.

The city of Buffalo is on the warpath against STRs, so that's something to keep in mind. 

Are there any good resources online to be able to get an idea of average monthly/yearly expenses like utilities, etc. for a given zip or city?

We also have a couple section 8 programs in the city.

Julian & JasperTurning investment visions into REALITY in Omaha, NE - Ranked as the #1 City to move to by Forbes Magazine.Thank you so much for the thoughtful response Julian.

Should you run into an issue with said tenant and need to evict or should city know you placed them in there, you expose yourself to potential fines. 

The city's population growth, strong rental demand, and job opportunities in tech, logistics, and military sectors make it a reliable choice.

Was a group that sets up in the city, finds the wholesale deal, hires out the contractor, has an agent already. 

As a Canadian, most of what you say regarding BC and Ontario is true due to Vancouver and Toronto being the major cities in Canada, but your immigration numbers and link to housing shortage is a bit of political rhetoric.