In a few days, (exactly forty eight hours at the time of writing this) you along with the rest of the 3300 new residents across Canada will click the link and find out where they will spend the next two or five years of your life. Typically, once match excitement quiets down, you start to think about what is next for this new transition. Where exactly will you live?? 

At some point you are going to be told that you shouldn't be throwing away your money to pay off a landlords mortgage, and to just buy instead. The best advice I was given was to do your own research and find out for yourself (listen to your gut), and then decide. Don't let one source influence you, read multiple view points. Every single person has different goals and you need to figure out what makes the most sense for you. Let me try and break it down a little more. Keep in mind the biggest factor is going to be time (how long are you in one place), and budget. Let me break it down further for Med Students, Residents, Fellows, etc. 

During CaRMS, UofO asked me to attend the interviews and answer any questions about Ottawa, real estate in Ottawa, how much does it cost to rent or buy, etc. I also brought a highly desired list of places to eat while in town on the tour. Keep in mind we have some amazing restaurants, so there are other places that are not listed here.

One of the first questions a new client will ask is "where should I live (or where not to) while going to med school or residency in Ottawa?" I want to walk through the process as I would with a client, which should help you get a better idea for yourself.