We want to keep in mind that the GFC a lot of that was created by Strategic defaults owners who could afford the payments but chose to just stop paying live as long as they could for free in the homes..

I prefer to be strategic on which properties I make offers on, instead of floating many offers simultaneously.

In terms of a first-time investor looking to cash-flow in a strategic market, Comox Valley or Campbell river is definitely one to consider.

You should definitely look into investing out of state, especially if your wife has an American citizenship, that may allow you to structure your business in a more strategic way.

I think there is a lot of opportunity in our city's core, and I'm hoping to contribute to its revitalisation through strategic investment and partnership with some of the small businesses that have emerged here.

I took a step back to figure out what the next, more strategic phase of investing will look like for me.

My strategic plan is to now look towards private financing.

If you think the economic end is near, start thinking of ways to have a strategic advantage when/if it does happen, but also take a portion of your earnings and invest in case the sky doesn't fall.  

Again happy to connect and talk strategies if you decide on a path but there are always pros and cons of each and I always say decide on your long term goals and work backwards from there (strategic planning). 

Do your numbers and get bids and see if your comfort zone seems stressful than you strategize again until it makes sense and you can envision this project a success.