I bet that would be higher than the interest savings. 

I'd actually be willing to bet that in the next 10 years you will see greater % appreciation in an area like Lexington around the West Baltimore MARC station than you will in Canton unless Baltimore can figure out how to solve it's property tax problem. 

Don't go out prematurely thinking you'll know the best bet based off of reading a book or some forumsWarren above says..."

This is pretty popular in syndications.  

The properties listed on the websites for each date get continued about 85% of the time, probably more now.REO are a better bet on the market as @David M.said.

Specifically with this I would bet your best total play would be to purchase it with 3 or 5% down conventional loan and refinance in 6 months. 

Now, however, I do think real estate is a better long-term bet than sticking money in a low-fee index fund.I just did about 20 minutes of research... 

Popular for bachelorette parties, this will be free marketing for us for visitors around the world that post photos in our house.

Only thing I find frustrating is the majority of popular books are focused on American markets as opposed to Canadian.

I know long distance investing has become very popular, but from someone that is relatively new as well ( 3 properties) - there is a lot to learn and it can help having a network locally.Have you looked into creative house hack options?