It's definitely challenging but there are lots of people doing it in Canada.

For a lot of people they will ve so overwhelmed and in shock that they just want to walk away.

Too often, I just hear people say they are "looking for a good deal", but defining that good deal in a specific area makes it much easier to spot. 

The great thing about BP there are different people with different perspectives and experiences.  

Wonder whether people have seen similar trends.I also wonder how people feel about Ashford WA, vs Packwood, WA.

Curious to see what feedback people who have used them have though. 

Pricing in DFW probably means you wont live rent free,and will have to pay your fair share of normal rent, but you also get 3 more people contributing to your loan paydown and you get to keep the appreciation.Buy hey...maybe I'm wrong....go talk to a local bank or credit union near where you live and get a term sheet from them for financing. 

The area has certain advantages like shelter from regulation risk (pretty much as low as anywhere in the country if you buy in the approved STR tourist zones) and long term security (people aren't going to stop going to Orlando anytime soon). 

McElhannon: I'm curious on peoples go to approach to secure financing for an investment property - use a broker? 

On https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ you can also check the neighborhood crime and the percentage of people who rent compared to owning.