The only issue I can think of is (aside from actually finding the lenders) finding a lender who has an appetite for buy&hold/owner occupied as I have heard most don't like to tie up money long term.

I've also had clients get monitored alarm service, add fire suppression systems, etc that would have gotten them discounts had I known.

Since the market is down and it is already a buyer's market and the HOA further suppresses prices, there are some great deals.

You can still find good deals in Midtown however, it depends on your overall strategy, risk appetite, holding period etc. 

Over time the high taxes may suppress appreciation but if you're looking for cash flow, it's easier to find in RI than MA at the moment.

Long story short the bank we worked with focuses in SFR and does not have an appetite for multifamily unless you are already established in the space (then why do you need them?).

I know we will find a good tenant eventually, I just thought there would be more interest since its supposedly "less than 1% vacancy".So I thought I'd finally make a post and see if there was any appetite for a discussion in the Kamloops area.

Here is property in Birmingham:After 3 properties, I thought my appetite for real estate would be satisfied...until you realize you have the "bug".  

Figure out how big your appetite is and eat, even if it is one small bite at a time.

I think the only way I would invest in single family rental homes here right now is if I could get them for a deal and add an ADU or split it up into two units in a cost-effective way.Of course, others may have more appetite for risk than I do and I certainly think that Durham as a market is continuing to rise and get even more robust with many more people moving to the area every day.