I would recommend looking for places outside the major cities (at least Ottawa as right now it is crazy expensive, I'm not sure about the other cities you mentioned) and look for cities that are still growing but the demand is not super high.If you're set on one of those cities perhaps brrrr investing is the way to go.

Trades are in high demand and tough to manage

Zenda is a very small town so I question the demand for folks wanting to live there so that effects both flips and LTR and is a far enough distance from Geneva Lake that IDK the demand for STR so all of these things must be considered. 

What this is (and the name might differ in some states) is a demand from the buyer to the seller to either address a variety of defects or offer a credit to the buyer (i.e., reduce the sales price).

If we create a website for each property, featuring photos, a video walk-through, a guide to local attractions, shopping, weekend activities, and other unique features, I believe it will be easy to differentiate our offering.ThreatsDecreased demand for traveling nurses.

On the flip side, if there is a small supply of housing and high demand then you've found a great spot.3.

For investors, this means more opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sectors, as the demand for unique, authentic experiences continues to grow.Healthcare and Cultural AttractionsLet’s not forget about healthcare—another pillar of the local economy.

Now, that said, let's give the contrary view, and why I wouldn't personally do that deal:-Limited appreciation potential for at least 3 years on this property based on location and demand, and no opportunity for forced appreciation-Risk with Section 8 on cap ex -I look for cash neutral on 15 to 20 year notes-positive cash flow of 144/month does not excite me, especially since I prefer appreciation potential -I avoid rentals that require more than $2000/month in rent to work given lack of demand at that price point in North AlabamaAgain, I ran this example just for educational purposes. 

I am in Vegas so the market is somewhat stable and has good demand so selling isn't too difficult here. 

Airbnb is also very region specific, so picking a place with low vacancy (high demand) is very important.