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. 

Hey Kyle, take a look at Redfin's market data for Phoenix and you can see the strong migration to Phoenix from affluent parts of the country like the Pacific North West.

Still in NKY, but for investment purposes and being a lot more lively, I am househacking a little farther north.

We bought a place in Truckee, CA (Tahoe area) across the street from Donner Lake, a few minutes off I-80. 

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

I am also a licensed EMT, and would love to provide housing for travel nurses, contractors, etc. in that realm since I can relate to them in previous jobs that I've had.I'm looking to invest in these states preferably: Georgia (1st choice - preferably near or south of ATL or in/near Savannah), Alabama, South or North Carolina, and Florida.

I'm advising folks to keep a close eye on Clay, Cicero, North Syracuse, the neighborhoods including and surrounding Eastwood, and the neighborhoods by the university.

Or just strangers off the street you met at a REI group? 

Hey BPer'sI am trying to understand the legal aspect of security deposits as it pertains to a trust account in North Carolina. 

I like that you pointed out all the positives and negatives for a fair balanced post that will help other investors evaluate future options.I have been posting for a while on how hard the North Alabama market has become, and this post shows a good example of it.