I've always wondered about investing in Canada I guess the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

More likely than invaders from another planet?

US citizens won't tolerate it  They already proved they aren't the most compliant people on the face of planet Earth, even when "the science says." 

What you may find at that time in that the grass is not greener on the other side of the road (i.e. the other markets really are not superior to your market).Good luck

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We are Dallas TX investors but Peoria seems like a different planet compared to the metroplex.

Many DC investors regret buying and having to manage junk real estate in Baltimore.So ---- why would an investor find that the grass (the kind you cut on the weekends) is greener somewhere else.1. they don't have the skills or are unable to find an equity packed property where they live2. they are not versed on truly creative financing and making offers - lot of offers3. they lack the skills to negotiate an equity transaction4. they don't apply power prospecting tehniquesThere are motivated sellers in every market - go to the expired listing - make offers that make financial sense to you. run ads in the newspaper, use radio, TV, walk and talk, rent and housing court leads --etcUnderstand creative financing, make an offer to sell the property you have under contract before you have to settle, this is call CONTROL AND ROLL, offer more for the real estate by offering  a "principal only' mortgage (mortgage without interest), offer to buy the building and lease the land, consider a lease option, offer a seller partnership (hybrid offer)Learn to be a great negotiator, act disinterested, ask for more than you expect to get - study the three most important things in a transaction; The seller's needs, the real estate and the existing financing.

I tell people all they need is a good keypad lock on the door and a good cleaner, and they can rule the (STR) planet. 

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while tempting the grass is not greener..