Training, recovery, and match travel must surely be time and energy-consuming. 

They've been slowing down on hiring travel RNs, maybe med students/residents?

Land lord tenant laws in most of California and Wa state are pretty similar to BC.If you plan on land lording on the west coast in Canada or the US you have to be prepared to travel if you want cash flow, as Theresa pointed out, and even then it will not be easy.

Even if you have to travel a couple of hours, you have a much better chance of finding someone.How to approach a mentorOnce you've found a likely candidate, it's time to reach out and ask.

We are also considering the benefits of pursuing a long term vs. medium term rental (I used to be involved in the travel nursing/therapy world).

So you've got a full day of travel and then the weather November - March is pretty unreliable.  

What are the prices like and are you having to travel there much?

MTR in Florida is hot due to traveling nurses, corporate remote work and other.As far as vacant land goes Modular homes are taking a huge step into the REI market with some upgraded luxury home styles. 

I'm about to start short term rental for travelling Nurses (travelling medical professionals).

Also it completely freed us to be able to travel anytime anywhere for weeks at a time and ultimately months at a time.