my question is specific towards obtaining a mortgage in BC Canada. 

The restrictions, requirements and timelines on these are very specific and one mistake can be very costly. 

I am trying to invest out of state, specifically in Kansas.

There are very specific things you can and can't (shouldn't) do as either. 

I’m sure it’s location specific but $6,000 sounds way too much.

Shoot us a PM if you want to brainstorm specifics.. or if you're curious how I've worked through this with properties in Phoenix and San Antonio.

With all of that said without know more specifics about what price points you're considering and location I'm going to Generalize1.

I would define 'pent-up demand' as the number of people ready and willing to buy a home but holding off for very specific reasons. 1.

Investors can always benefit from working with someone who knows how to align opportunities with specific strategies.Are there particular types of properties or investment strategies you’ve seen gaining traction in the Seattle area lately?

This means you'll want to "write off" expenses related to a property you have in service because if those expenses don't benefit you this year they could in the future once you sell the property.We can get into a lot more details with the "if" "and" or "buts" BUT I think this would be the "simplest" answer without diving into your specific situation here.I hope this helps!