I own my primary residence in the Houston area (~$700k - 5 bedrooms, 4 and 1/2 baths, 3,500 sq. ft.) and a small rental property (1,500 sq. ft., $1,900/month).

If a 2-bedroom unit rents for $1,800/month in these neighborhoods, you’re well-positioned to offset your mortgage.2.

They need 5 bedrooms or 6 bedrooms and views or beachfront.

But it’s crucial to double-check NYC’s rental regulations to make sure you’re in the clear.

They can be had for 200-300 for both king and queen when on sale.EDIT - For example - https://austin.craigslist.org/fuo/d/round-rock-king-bedroom-... 

I pay for internet for the whole building but I'll split the charge between units and charge each tenant double my cost. 

@Sean Dillon figure out how to buy a 2-4 unit with FHA loan.Then rent at least one of the units long-term for stable cashflow.Try STR in another unit as well as the other bedrooms in the unit you live in.You may even consider living in the basement, attic or worse unit in the building to rent everything else out and max cashflow. 

Taxes are calculated at sale prices and I believe much of these areas have had little to no re evaluation in years (I've experienced this myself on properties with rehabs that I've added double the size).  2) County vs "in town". 

The right agent will have worked with Canadians before, will have lenders set up that can work with Canadians and will have a seamless process for management.Not only can an agent set you up with a GC, property manager, lawyer, insurance broker, inspector and everything else you need, they can analyze deals and put numbers in front of you.Your job as an investor is to vet the vendors they are providing and double check their analysis.  

These are 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom properties that I had originally planned to keep in my rental portfolio, but my plans changed.