Ann, you will want to explore the fundamentals of Saint John and determine whether it is a fit for your investment goals. Understanding your investment goals is a great place to start! As examples, will you buy, rent and hold long-term, fix and flip, rent to own, single family homes or multi-family? Then do your research about the areas of Saint John that will fit your strategy. REIN has a great graphic which illustrates the long-term real estate success formula - click here. Check sites like CMHC Housing Stats and Saint John's Economic Development and census information to get an idea of your potential rental market. Even Wikipedia can offer stats about demographics and population.
Hi Ann I'm a property manager in Saint John. I can certainly assist with any questions or concerns you might have. I've seen both the good and bad and I'm more than happy to share both.
