I talked to my dad and it sounds like right now is not a good time to buy a property so I am going to put that on the shelf while I earn more money for it, continue researching and let the market change. 

@Carson ScottHi Carson,What @Joe Villeneuve said...and you will need CASH MONEY and knowledge.Knowledge you can get from this website on the education link above.Cash you will have to get from your own hard work (people who don't want to work usually are not very successful at anything).Cash is KING, so work at (stable) jobs where you can make the most money.Maybe work three jobs and spend as little as you can while you build up your cash pile.You will need CASH MONEY for a down payment, closing costs, insurance, taxes, CAPEX and Cash Reserves (research what these last two are if you don't already know, because they are very important) ANDRead Rich Dad Poor Dad.ANDRemember what @Joe Villeneuve said!

After all, the definition of stable is presence of strong cash flow.What can we conclude from the above facts?

I am also looking at moncton as an option as it does have a more stable outlook when compared to Saint John.

My clients enjoy stable, performing portfolios in A and B class areas of KC.Our property acquisitions team receives calls and emails weekly from out of state investors chasing BRRRR.

@Simon Stahl you made me get up and run to the book shelf only to realize this was one real estate book that I haven't bought yet so thanks for that!

@Austin Largusa Arden-Arcade great stable area.

The difference to me is how stable is it when you buy it.

I started in commercial real estate but ventured into residential a few years ago when I started buying some value add opportunities that brought in stable cash flow and realized my heart was in helping people find the perfect residential property for them.

For now, I have a stable job in the IT industry outside DC which I enjoy and is keeping me busy, so I'm not in need of immediate supplementary income.