In addition the humidity is higher usually in basement units and you have to be concerned with formation of mold. 

The oak flooring had buckled from humidity.

Does it get worse with humidity?

(i'm afraid of the humidity there as it caused in Tampa several issues with our investments) What about Arizona, like phoenix, or Utah like Provo ?

The Gulf Coast region of the US is a warm humid place which wreaks havoc on neglected homes. 

It has to move and breathe with humidity and temperature.Hardwoods, people generally do install new and then cabinets on top

That could lead to many new leads from people searching for contracting work.Direct mail to your target area will also expand the area you can reach into (you can only walk so many houses in an day, probably less because of the Miami humidity).

The one thing to remember if it gets too hot is you will sometimes end up with a musty smell because of the increased humidity...depending on where your property is of course.

Omaha...Pros: - Strong, diverse local economy with low unemployment- Strong rental market with good price/rent ratios- Good appreciation in better areas, withstands economic downturns well- Affordable price points for starter homes- Landlord friendly, evictions can be done in a few weeksCons:- Property taxes are brutal - around 2%- Weather extremes are insane - extreme cold and snow in winter, flash flooding, tornadoes and hail in spring, sweltering heat/humidity in July/August.

@Jonathan Klemm so I've done a lot of my research and with the winter heat humidity and all the exposure to the elements anything with adhesive might peel off maybe the one you recommend will hold up to these issues. don't want that I have a picture will probably cost about 600 bucks for all three flights of stairs.