High taxes, a declining population, and an environment that is less than friendly to businesses are important factors to consider.

I do know one of the people who works for me has a 2 year work permit (temporary) and she and her husband were able to buy a place in Alberta.BC and ON are very tenant friendly.

I got the property off-market for $250k from a trusted family friend.

Since you are an investor friendly agent that drives for dollars, I would invite you to try out the AI which looks at google images and satellite images to tell you if the property is distressed.

"@ Frank ChinIn this specific instance, it is undeniable that a house was built on that property more than 15 years ago simply based on Google Earth data, but you can see by the county assessor records that the house on the subject property was built in 1950 and then the property encroaching was built over the property line shortly thereafter, in 1951.@ Matt Devincenzo,From the info in your post, the land does not seem to have officially been taken by AP.

Borrowed money from friends and family to pay cash for the property as the bank would not finance it until it had been remodeled, made livable, and brought up to code.

You could even consider a condo with an established HOA that’s STR-friendly—it can simplify maintenance and management.A Few Other Things to Note: Documentation is everything.

Friendly reminder to anyone else reading to carefully review your PMA before you sign it and before you decide to change property management companies.  

I rented out the additional bedrooms to friends and family, charging them well below market, and sold when it was time for my wife and I to start our own adventures.

It’s also helpful to connect with investor-friendly agents and lenders who understand your goals.Good luck!