I also herd Scranton has some political tax issues that burn your profit.

I've herd Maryland has some great first time home buyer programs where people have put little money down to start and/or Grants were mentioned. 

@Tom MatousekTalk about not following the herd mentality I give your wife that ...

You may find more property in the south, but you'll find higher rehab costs (generally).Maybe this is an unpopular outlook, but if you follow the herd, you'll tire of the competition.

I've herd from other podcasts and the little bit that I personally researched about Calgary's market is that they are not letting any ADU's or suited houses in new construction areas or mature neighborhoods.

Herd Money Loan in Conjunction with a Private Investor who accessed his 401K for funds.

So, if I went my normal $18,000 average price I would have profited only $3,000 and that is a small margin.I've been in the construction business and like to believe that I am one of the few contractors who 'Raise The Bar' in regards to running a company where we are intelligent enough to raise prices vs. being a sheep in the herd where we price our jobs in accordance with what every other electrician charges.

Then, where will the herd migrate to?

Just make every day count by investing time to listening to podcasts, reading books, each realtor until you find places you either know people in or become interested.I would not follow the herd. 

How good are you at business systems and herding squirrels?