The Canadians are buying what I consider garbage for the most part, but those from China are just seeking stability and are more gearing toward the areas near development or in well established markets.  

I'm also interested in entering into some long distance investments (I'm Canadian). 

I'm neither a steer or a queer, but I've heard those cold Canadian nights can make a man real lonely.

Nice to see the Canadian presence! 

I'm an ex-Calgarian living in Texas and advise my Canadian friends on how real estate investing and financial matters.

Unless the property is just a royal pain in the ***, you can always pull your equity out of the property on a regular basis through a refi and still control the asset.

I have worked with out of state investors, as well as Canadian investors. 

Possibly Front Royal or Winchester, VA.

Wondering if the student rental market is as lucrative here as it would be in larger Canadian university cities, and if so, which neighbourhoods are best?

Looking forward to meeting the Canadian members and learning from the American members of how things are done in the States.