I usually only do this for my long term tenants who have no readily available transportation, such as retirees. 

There is also the property purchase tax in BC that will add to the purchase price.I've not had problems renting in either location though one rental in AB has higher turn over due to it being more of a student focused rental, where as the others are more for families or retirees as they are single family houses.Narrow it down to a city and an area and then look at the starting prices for homes. 

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.

This is a hot spot for Seattle retirees.

.- If you live there and rent out the room, it makes sense, especially if you're retirees- If your children also have a school there and willing to rent out the room.- There's still quite a good time till the expirationYou may hit jackpot if the building owner decides to sell the leasehold and transfer it to FS :) LOL