There is not the appreciation of the larger cities, acquisition costs are much lower, not difficult to find carpenters to do work, cash flow is over 1%, minimum regulations, and good tenants are available.

I am currently researching the different regulations in Ontario and GTA.

WikipediaPro-business environment: Companies are reluctant to set up operations in cities with burdensome regulations that hinder profitable operations.

He is the best and sells nothing.Your idea makes sense, but as you've seen with regulations, it won't work in practice for a short-term rental.I like @Dan H.'

One mistake or big unexpected expense could ruin you if you only have one or two rentals that are not cash flowing.That said, especially in the current environment, if you are coming from a very strong financial position then there may be times where it may fit your goals to invest in a highly appreciating area with no or negative cash flow.

This likely reflects reduced demand for T-Bills, heightened inflation expectations, and increased Treasury supply, all contributing to higher mortgage rates and a tougher environment for buyers.There’s likely more at play here, but I agree it’d be great to see mortgage rates head in the other direction sooner rather than later.

HOA violations are only grounds for evictions if you your lease requires them to meet HOA regulations, you have properly notified them of the violation, and they have neglected to resolve the issue.

- Legal and Regulatory Concerns: Are there any local laws or regulations in Fredericksburg, Virginia, that I should be aware of regarding pets in rental properties?

We can't HELOC due to TX regulations and cash out refinance doesn't make sense with interest rates.

I admittedly have a bias against condos for the following reasons:1) HOAs - both a lack of control over fees and assessments, as well as potential regulation changes2) they don’t appreciate as much3) you have to work a lot harder to differentiate yourself from your neighbors.