Check out the Events and Meet Ups section for local events in your area.

Another option would be to connect with the hospital's administrative offices, as they may have partnerships with local landlords for these types of accommodations.Regarding utilities, in mid-term rental situations, it varies.

My local municipality is changing ordinances to be far more restrictive, and I notice a number of houses up for sale that were STRs.  

I did attend a local BP meet up for a while.

For the longest time, I almost always bought locally. 

It's also helpful to consult a local real estate agent to understand market trends, including demand, vacancy rates, and rental growth patterns.

I'm a local realtor and would love to connect and chat about the local market.

If it's a new regulation for big lenders, maybe try some local community banks. 

Local knowledge is the ultimate advantage.

Your property taxes will also be higher as you can't use the home owner's grant.There might be local RE meet ups in Vancouver area where you can go and listen to what others have to say.