Working with an agent who has experience dealing in these types of properties is going to be your best bet. 

All of this info can be sourced from online platforms and articles, real estate investment meet-ups, and general networking with folks in the industry. 

I'm not sure of the specifics here so your best bet is to speak with your loan officer and find out which product is better for you.

This way you may be able to buy a 2nd rental by the time you have to move in.Other than that, Chilliwack or Abbotsford is probably your best bet.

They will also be able to help account for closing costs and give your broker direction depending on how much cash you have saved up to incorporate this into the offer (ie. in closing costs)2) There are online platforms as well as local agencies that have state specific lease agreement templates.

My wife and I recently purchase 2 rental properties in Florida and have been managing them ourselves, however, as we are thinking of moving to NYC we are looking to see how to either automate the process via property management platforms or getting an actual Property Manager.

Being that I am on this platform I am sure that many of us have had the same dreams and aspirations, however getting started and being actually ready to pull the trigger is a different story.

Is Fundrise a good platform?

@Ben Tunduwani it seems there is a steep increase in people looking to do this which could be a response to increased traffic that short term rental platforms have seen through COVID.

@Steven Caldwell your best bet is to connect with a great lender.