Property should go for a premium just on that potential.  

I’ve been around real estate for decades, and I read in The Economist once that in lively markets like Charlotte, folks will pay a premium for a comfortable room if you’re near major employers.A friend of mine tried something similar out in Austin a while back.. he’d inherited a 4-bedroom property and split it into individual room rentals.

I haven't personally dealt with any crazy insurance premiums such as the ones people have been advertising in like Tampa, FL.

Its definitely a big cost/premium risk allocation discussion

Shane is absolutely correct on the premium locations he listed above.

new construction gets valued at a way higher premium. this is a false statement. new construction will always beat existing Very market dependent.

While this can be good for long-term appreciation, it can also impact cash flow for buy-and-hold investors.Insurance Costs: Florida's hurricane risk can translate to higher insurance premiums for property owners.Competition: Florida's popularity attracts a lot of investors.

For example, for a 500,000 purchase, the Land Transfer Tax would be approximately 6,475 while if the same house was purchased in the City of Toronto, expect to be charged about 12,950.And as a foreign buyer, a premium would be added: I really don't know the numbers here anymore, consult with a Real Estate lawyer for an estimate here.- Work Permit ?

Booking.com people pay a premium pricing and are good guests.

Theyre great products for self employed borrowers who will not qualify for traditional loans, but there's a premium for that convenience.