Many of the Canadian clients I work with gravitate towards North Carolina, Texas, with Florida and Arizona being their top choices so I'd looking into those states a bit more which it seems you've already started to do. 

These days, even properties with nice amenities like pools need to go the extra mile to capture attention and bookings.

I hear what Zeona is saying, but it may be irrelevant if say you are in the North San Fernando Valley where people from the Palisades aren't going.

On the journey, I once sold properties that were 30 minutes away as being too far, and also managed some properties that were 200 miles away. 

I have many clients buying the older homes in North Phoenix near the north 101 as they are 20-30 years old, in need of updates, but also are poised for the long term growth from TSMC and other business/economic activity in the area. 

Ohio, Idaho, Tennessee, Indiana, or North Carolina? 

These were in the Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach markets, but I believe this is a factor to consider in any market you're looking at. 

•Instead of transferring the title, consider using strong landlord insurance, an umbrella policy, or a land trust (with your LLC as the beneficiary) for added liability protection.Your FHA Loan Potential for Another Property•Since your first home is already a rental but was likely purchased with an FHA loan, you may still be eligible for another FHA loan—but only if you meet one of these conditions:•You relocate at least 100 miles away from your current home.

We are currently investing 1000 miles away and doing our second flip there. 

It seems like the North Dallas (where all the buzz seems to be) seem fairly far from downtown Dallas.