Finally, you have the real estate market being fueled by these other two frothy markets, plus foreign money that may dry up courtesy of the Chinese economy that looks like a bubble in the process of imploding.  

I've been happy with chinese cabinet suppliers rather than big box stores so id rather choose something like that.

I look at job growth, population growth, rental culture etc.

As I was making progress, the time I was putting towards my RE endeavor became dearer than my hourly job rate - so I asked for a raise knowing it'll be better off for them to keep me at the company yet I was prepared to be fired.Bottom line, it really depends on the culture of your company and the people you're working with; I got referrals, referred peers to my realtor, got a (60%) raise, and even a request for a future JV.

But get ready for culture shock down here. 

Helping my children to see the world, teaching my kids about other/different cultures and ensuring that my kids absolutely recognize how fortunate they are when they're in their little suburban bubble means they will more likely grow up appreciating diversity and having empathy for others -- two things we don't have enough of in this world (or at least not in this country). 

Typically 3 options: Home Depot, Ikea and Chinese cabinets.  

I see that same culture being built here and it begins with the community.

And if it's Miami, a lot of the wheels there expect to be greased...just the culture there.

@Beau WalshIts the cash flow, appreciation is a "big fat maybe".I was just in Van BC in May, awesome place, even with the Chinese buying up half the place.