Echoing the other sentiments - what works for one type of investor doesn't always work for another.

But anyway I kind of see that sentiment with the real estate agents  and wholesalers banting this subject around.But at its base unfortunately many are taught you need no money to do this.. they have no money. yet they represent to the sellers they do.. and this is just to me a moral and ethical issue and fraud straight up full stop.

I'm hoping it's the same sentiment across the board.

I agree with your sentiment though, my first property(s) should probably be within close proximity and then move to other markets as I get comfortable. 

Glad I came across your post, because I echo your sentiments, so I'll follow your discussion in the hopes to network with like-minded Canadian friends too :) 

It seems the current state is more so about the money then the sentimental value unfortunately.

I share the same sentiment as many of you, specifically @Henry Chi.  

I feel like part of the reason is sentimental, we've lived here for 5 years and I've become a little attached.

(Not saying you're just a tire kicker, it's just a sentiment several good real estate attorneys have expressed to me.)

Further many will go on to say they don't care if the houses ever go up becasue they are only interested in cash flow and will own them forever.Now i get that sentiment.. but I have also been selling real estate for 44 years.. and i can tell you most people don't hold any kind of property more than 10 years.. life happens.. things change.. they decide to move work moves them.. divorce death health.. kids need collage money all the things a 30 year old investor is not thinking of right now.. its so far from their thought process.