Id either focus on flipping - maybe pick up some good deals now in the weather affected areas, or getting duplexes in other states less likely to be affected by Hurricanes. 

I’ve been in this building for 5 years and have only had one real issue where a pipe burst due to -20 degree weather.

Once the foundation is stabilized, make sure it is weather tight.

I wonder how not have freezing weather and cold will affect other things..

From there, there still may be operational issues such as the  property being too seasonal and having a bad weather season or the market simply losing popularity.

its got to be a place with no income taxes and low property taxes for older people on fixed incomes - yet warm weather. 

NONE of these "ands" is a guarantee so it mathematically is incorrect to call it a numbers game.it is NOT a numbers game.The harsh reality of the matter is you need to think, and stop accepting opinions from others just because you want them to be true.

Seasonality driven by factors like weather, school schedules, and buyer habits affects housing demand and pricing, often making certain times of the year more favorable for buying or selling.

main thing about Vegas prop taxs and weather conditions.. 

For your property websites, weather if its a direct booking site or not, what website builders are you using?