I like the Philadelphia area for flips . you want to be in areas where there's jobs as well as rentals needed in high demand 

Yes, Kai Lai the buyers agent at New Western was incredible to work with, highly recommend.

In terms of a leaseback, this specific seller will be a high risk tenant and might never move. 

Future plans to make cosmetic upgrades over time as units become vacant to maximize future cash flows by increasing rents and finishing apartments to a high level that will encourage long term tenancy.

This seems high.

Regarding your situation, the appreciation strategy for real estate investment is compelling, especially in a high-demand market like Vancouver.

That banana republic management approach to the economy has caused high interest rates.3.

First I want to say that multifamily was on a cycle high 5 years ago.

I considered SFH where I'd rent out all the rooms and keep one to myself, but this seems risky since I'll realistically be away for months at a time and couldn't manage the unit/other tenants.Then I came across some listings that appear to be hotel rooms for sale, with basically the facilities I need (a bed, toilet, kitchen), a price point I can handle (270-500k$, I'd do 20% down), and fairly high HOAs (~1500$/m?).

Yes laws go into effect July 1 in Virginia.