This area definitely gives you good weather year round, summertime gets hot so as long as you're getting systems serviced before then and then in the fall you're usually ok. 

Home prices are one, cost of living and relatively disaster-free weather keeps insurance costs down.You can look up the median home price for every city or metro area.

Looks like they had a nice outdoor event.

Exterior Deck or PatioAdding an outdoor living space like a deck or patio extends the usable living area and enhances the home's appeal, especially in regions with warm weather.In addition to these improvements, understanding the local real estate market and focusing on upgrades that align with buyer preferences in that area is crucial for maximizing ARV.Noah, thank you for this great feedback.

The weather is great there, its cheap and ecology is clean.  

Miami is still doing well, Fort Myers is adjusting and has lower real estate than 12 months ago, etc..)My simple thought, for what it is worth, is choose a place to live and not invest in:  choose the location you and your family WANT to live in ( because of the schools, taxes, weather, other family there, etc...) and then buy and do real estate there (and get whatever licenses you need once you start third party management).I wish you well!

My oldest daughter moved to TX "for the warmer weather" and I was laughing with her the other day that TX was same temp and had more snow.

The fire created it's own weather including "fire tornados".  

Guest left all windows and door open in our cabin in -15 degree weather when they left causing a frozen pipe.

Since COVID, the demand for cash actually increased, so this is a recession resistant play.