1, As you mentioned in your first post, there are lots of unemployed people out there in Port Alberni (I don't know how farther it is from Vancouver.), does it mean that you have to use your saving to pay for the mortgage, property tax, maintenance, insurance,hydro, gas, food and other spending.
2, How can you rent out your house since it is a small house?
3, What kind of people will rent your house in a small town? How much I can get from the rental if I buy a house there ( live in and rent out)?
The reason I ask some many questions is because I am interested in a lliving style you described in your post.
Thanks again