I currently have my investment portfolio all in North Jersey and planning on purchasing a number of units in Syracuse.

(My profile photo is actually me on a boat going across the Adriatic Sea from Brindisi, Italy to Greece) The north and south seem to be different in their views of business, as the south are more relaxed and the north, so I've been told, are more capitalistic.

I'm further north in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area but here are a few general thoughts:1.

There are also case by case opportunities within the North Phoenix market where rental rates are stronger. 

The truly tragic natural disasters in California, North Carolina, Florida and others of the past six months are evidence that no location is truly 'climate safe,' however there are geographical areas that can expect less weather extremes and lower costs of living, developing, insuring and seemingly...surviving. 

Does North Carolina law require sellers to disclose past repairs or damages, even if they have been fully addressed?

Currently have three more in progress right now in both North Carolina and South Carolina. 

It's not the best setup nor the best part of town, but you can make it work.

Why did you pay cash for the home in North Carolina?

@John Lasher if you want to focus on MF, especially in the North Florida markets, I highly recommend you speak to Beau Beery.