Similarly with roofing, grading/excavating, landscaping and other exterior work that can be more complicated during the winter in cold climates.

Real Estate is done very differently in Texas vs Austin.... hence my questions.What is the life expectancy for a roof given the hail/climate?

We know no one out there at this point and are not familiar with the area, so any information you can provide on the different areas to invest (salinas, watsonville, santa cruz...etc) and the investing climate of the area would be greatly appreciated.We are also members of nearly every major REIA in the Southern San Diego area and want to join the clubs near Monterey, so if anyone has any suggestions for good clubs to join that would be awesome too!

The area I am in is close to Lakes Shafer and Freeman [Indiana Beach] and lake property always moves in any economy.My goals in RE is to flip and wholesale at least 6-10 units a month and take the knowledge with me to warmer climates in the winter and do the same thing.

Consider how much inventory they have available, typical vacancy rates, rent trends, and what the rental market climate looks like.

What kind of investment climate does Turkey offer the foreigner?

I believe both methods have their place and it depends on climate and building construction which is applicable.

It's also prime-time for flooding due to climate-change-related weather occurrences.

Looking for Elder Single and not in same state as yourself...My partner and I have  developed n Sold Travel Trailer / residential.Parks. recommend warmer Climates for Small Park size One bedrooms or Travel Trailer Full time  living. 

That's not to say that real estate doesn't work in a high-interest rate climate, but it's a much different world than what's worked for 40 years.