Be cautious of cities that aren't proactive in job attraction; too much growth can lead to strict building regulations, affecting housing value.Other Factors- Favor cities with a crime index that has consistently decreased over a decade.- For appreciation, I look for a minimum of 2.5% YoY growth in median house values over the past 20 years but I don't use this explicitly in calculations.

Yes you should easily shed a good portion of it but to shed all of it will be a lot harder and needs diet and exercise (not just one)This is evident also by the latest treasury bond sales - other countries are slowing down buying our debt which means rates (especially mortgage rates (will stay higher longer).

So be prepared.The bottom line for me would be to pull the AirBNB listing and rely strictly on Furnished Finders.

I think it's especially important to substitute knowledge of an area with either strict numbers (that will likely keep you out of the game these days) or a solid team on the ground that knows it for you. 

The next step is to pull out some cash typically a cash out refinance and use that cash to put down on another investment property.Are you strictly using your liquid reserves/earned income to buy versus using the equity to pull cash out?

I cleaned up my diet.

I like this strategy, because if all of their info checks out then you're most likely getting a quality tenant in place, especially with medical professionals that require strict background checks. 

We have found it best to follow a strict eviction process with rare exceptions. 

Lending has become a lot more strict.

We're big design enthusiasts, and we're excited to leverage these skills along with our interpersonal and management abilities to build our portfolio.Our passion for design had us initially gunning for short-term rentals, but the strict Canadian by-laws make us hesitant.