I also do believe that due to climate change these midwest mountain areas will appreciate.What is everybody's take on Montana?

On your first renovation property it will be a very hard sell (always, and doubly so in this economic climate of confusion) to get any savvy investor to fund 100% of purchase price, holding costs, and rehab costs.My advice would be to use the cash you do have to partner with someone in your area who already invests successfully. 

Due to the economic climate and high percentage of people not paying rent, would it be smart to rent by the month or 1 year lease?

Data center buildings are enormous, have massive climate control systems, and require a lot of power.

Greenhorn here, and I am still trying to decide on whether to stay in the local Fairbanks/North Pole Market or broaden to OOS markets in warmer climates.

I know a couple investors with STR in Galveston and although a beach town, being our climate is never Too cold, STR seem to rent well year round.

With todays economic climate its more like they are probably, at least, 6 months out before they even start on your project.

The most popular varieties tend to be those from hot growing regions of the world and include Tempranillo, Mourvedre, Sangiovese, Viognier, Malbec, Primitivo/Sangiovese, and your usual suspects (Merlot, Cab Sauv, Sauv Blanc, Pinot Noir) due to market preferences more than climate suitability.On flavors, like I said above, Texas is a wildly varied state, like CA, in climate, soils, and methods, so basically everything from traditional whites/reds you might find in CA to crazy native grape/hybrid variety wines!

Lightning in August ignited many of California’s biggest blazes, but scientists say climate change has also contributed to the conflagrations.

I failed to consider the climate that this property is in.