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.

It's outside Scottsdale city limits (Maricopa County jurisdiction) so it is not subject to Scottsdale's restrictions.It does, however, have a shared well agreement with one other parcel (as almost all in this area seem to).

If this is any indication on how the portfolio was operated in other cities by RAD then I agree investors are not getting there capital back, at least not in full.

Do you have a city/market in mind for these investments? 

It depends on the market, but more densely populated areas like New York City will have more sales in a closer radius than a suburban market.Starting with 6 months back and 1 mile out is a good start.

Even as 1 BR, the lowest FMR I can find in the City is $830.

Quote from @Laura Morlock: I have an opportunity to purchase a very beautiful and unique property - striking century manor house directly on the river, 1.5 acres, huge detached garage/workshop, in a quaint little town 15 mins to two major cities and a little under an hour west of Toronto.I know the property inside and out, it's turnkey, and I would love to own it, but I don't know what to do with it.

Unless they are housing a squirrel, it will take you years to get someones attention and evict in the city.