If you are good at self managing and know how to play the Airbnb/VRBO game with all the picture tricks, word gimmicks, amenities stuff and you are actively on their platforms, it seems to still be a viable market for the good investors. 

Even if my place would get known some way, I still face the problem that Montrealers will rather rent a place in the Laurentides, which is an established market, where there is more stuff to do and, most importantly is much closer to town, as people don't want to waste part of their weekend traveling long distance.

When I mentioned above that depending on the specific property tax sale listing says I may check out other stuff.

I will say my A class stuff can be like this for stretch's but C and D NO way no how..

The money my parents gave me was a guilt payment for a lot of messed up stuff that happened in my childhood.

Doing some research in 2-3 states and wondering what are the best areas in your state to look at properties for purchase that would encompass most of these:-Ability to get a few acres (don't need 100, but say 3-5)-Home that can come with land suitable for small hobby farm/homesteading type stuff (couple of horses, maybe small garden, etc.)

You can always pick those up after the lease ends via a judgement in court - you will have the same odds of collecting unpaid rent (close to 0).Sometimes we take it personally when folks do stuff like pay late every month - landlords live longer when we learn to not take things personally.

I'm hearing stuff like you have to pay relocation costs based on # of years they have lived there or some expenses I think are absolutely crazy.

I cringe when I hear people talk about ordering stuff from Ikea and then complaining about how long it takes to assemble, plus that stuff is prone to break sooner on top of that. 

The inspectors generally just want the unit to be safe, and meet health codes - stuff most landlords are doing anyways.I would recommend leveraging a good property management company who is clear on how to work with the housing agencies.