I know it depends on the geography, market climate, etc., just looking for a general guide and opinions.

I moved to Michigan about 6 weeks ago from AZ and all my experience is in AZ and FL. This will be my first "real" winter.

For all you seasoned 4-season investors, I'm curious what generally happens to the mar...

I like to be able to refridgerate my food, pick up groceries at a variety of different stops on my way around town on paved roads in a vehicle with climate control, radio, and GPS.

If it's a cold climate, a basement can be used year round.

If the area or climate is dictating only 2 months I'd get first and last month and not security.

The reality is, in this climate foreclosures are laced with liability issues for brokers and I doubt any broker is going to turn a brand new agent loose on the streets to work distressed properties.You probably aren't even aware of the issues if your background and knowledge is anchored in your real estate classes.

I've chosen Florida because it's a natural hub with an agreeable climate.

Back to ceiling fans, think it may depend on the climate.

Well with us being in a rising real estate climate there are subtle ways to maximize value and get more for a property than you usually would that most professional rehabbers know, which would be something else you can question them about.

I've written blog posts and forum posts about what it means to invest in a cold weather climate, how you can't invest just based on pictures on an MLS listing (and why), and so on.