Dont want to even try to predict the future :) And your point about global trends is very true.

Vancouver unfortunately remains "affordable" on a global scale, some international buyers will continue to buy and pay the tax as needed.

Any crisis in Europe would directly affect China.The global economy is susceptible to a meltdown.

The local bank/credit union will not only debt service the mortgage on the apartment but also do a global debt service on your personal income and personal debt. 

I'm a recent graduate of the University of Connecticut with a B.A. in Economics, and I work as a global operations analyst.

.* Monetizing your Overhead with rent collection* Depreciation and Appreciation of the property* Landlord Experience recognized with rental income on your tax returns* Seller Assist up to 6% and potential Lender Credit Allowance with Direct Lender* Can use 85% of the income on the other rental units toward your Global Income for Purchase Power on a home.Things you need to concern with;* Transportation should be close to the building for better renters* If living there would need to decided on allowing Section 8 rentals* Pets being allowed* Required to live there up to 1 yearLet me know if you have any questions.Regards,Joe Scorese

Those are in-demand jobs where pay ramps up quickly as you gain skill (takes about 8 years to become a master plumber, and any master who's not making 6 figures is doing something wrong), and they really help you know what you're dealing with as you buy houses in need of renovation.I sort of combined 1 and 3 - ran global groups of software engineers for years, then used the money to start my first business.

They partially caused the whole mortgage crisis and global financial crisis back in 2007... 

On 5-6 O'clock which is the bottom of the slump you can also pick up some good bargains at near rock bottom prices from distress sellers.We are do for another global financial crises and according to international "Experts" it should be in the next 1-3 years. probably starting in Europe or the US, unless a wore start or something like that.Is that satisfactory answer for you @Timothy H.

Brixit will contaminate global economics, Fed has/is ineffective and when the knee jerk reactions start, there will be consequences.