My market area is Medicine Hat AB.

It has taken some fine-tuning of my profile but for me and my market, the leads have been an incredible source of revenue, especially since 2020.

Never thought of it, is it a rentable market?

I am right down the way, located in College Station / Bryan market.

@David Torreggiani Dallas and Austin markets here!

So, maybe do 30-50% down, for better cashflow and make sure you have reserves for mortgage payments in case there's a rental market dip in the future.DM us if you have any more questions:)

I'm an independent agent here in AR and I write a lot of rental property, with ~6 preferred markets and if the properties have some issues, age, claim history etc.

Hello,My wife and I have completed about 30 flips, 25 or so have been from the MLS and the other few have been off-market deals presented to us by wholesalers.

Quote from @Tanner King: Where are the best places or best ways to collect data on specific markets?

Hi Anthony-You asked about the best ways to find off-market deals for your in-laws to buy and move into and you are focussed on the Santa Barbara, CA area which I have been to and it is gorgeous.It kind of reminds me of an Ann Arbor on the ocean. :)Anyway, I like your strategy of driving and looking for houses in need of repair and sending handwritten letters and contacting rentals for the reasons you gave.