I just don't want to have them to scrape up the rent they owe only to start the cycle again. 

What that can mean is that at bottom of cycle it's easy to tout whopper gains.

My simple answer is you won't find what you had in these markets, in general, that is, as these markets are in a different cycle right now.

Where was it in the market cycle?

Denver makes Pinellas look like deal heaven but that's just a function of the market cycle.

You should consider their track record, particularly whether they've actually taken an investment "full-cycle" and proven they can exit and take care of their investors.

I know the area and tenant base and when the down cycle happens the pain will start.

In 2021 I started my journey on the road of real estate investing (REI). I was living in Africa full-time and because of the COIVD situation I found myself with a plethora of free time on my hands. Between 2007 and 20...

Economy was low) there were some very good deal down that way, but with the exchange rate where it's at and the rise in real estate south of the border it a bit tougher.As for BC/AB - Alberta is at a low - not sure if they have moved into their recovery cycle yet.For most parts of BC, especially here in the okanagan we are definitely in our boom cycle.That being said there will allows be decent real estate vehicles to use as an investment - what I would say is more important is what type of return are you looking for and building a plan around that and long term goals.There are good purchases you just have to be ps isn't and ready to act when the right one comes up!

It's nice to be given a different perspective that helps me step out of these cycling thoughts, and take the first step.