I think this area is far superior for retiree's than Bend for example same type of weather but NO state income tax..

The Okanogan makes sense, since Calgary oil money is quiet right now, and Victoria and Nanaimo have always interested me because I suspect that more retirees are heading that way.

During the Obama administration, 200-300 thousand jobs represented just replacing the retirees and new people entering the job market.

Eagle Ridge is a quiet and often overlooked neighborhood that's perfect for families and retirees.

Some MHPs will be fine, because of the reasons @Jay Hinrichs mentioned--tenant-owned homes, retirees (who will still get their income) and stimulus payments, etc. 

and usually winds up being former A/B retiree's.

In those units, I have 4 tenants with undergrad degrees, one tenant that has been with walmart for 8 years, another supervisors for Signet, a retiree that's been at the grocery store next door for 15 years.

I for one am in a good position with my renters, (I hope) as I only have 3 properties, 2 occupied by retirees (probably better of than myself, and I don't think likely abuse the system) and another younger couple who if they tell me they have lost their jobs they can come work for me. 

Not only is it mom-and-pop owners who are going to be smacked in the head by this there will be a noticeable negative effect on retirees' money. 

Its no surprise that out of state folks, retirees looking for residency and a 2nd home, etc., will continue to purchase said homes based on the lack of affordable options out there.