It's not recommended to install plumbing chases on exterior walls in cold climates.

Tile in bathroomsVinyl plank wood flooring everywhere else (I have winter climate where I invest - but would do tile in kitchens if I can as well)

My wife and I just moved back from Japan and will be stopping in Dallas as we tour parts of the country that we are considering settling in.We would love to meet local residents and learn more about the investment climate in and around Dallas.

After I developed a seizure disorder, my carrier dropped me.  

Everything else, including investing in a fund, requires a certain amount of "active", at a minimum doing enough research to decide if and how much to invest in the fund, monitoring the fund's performance, economic climate, future prospects and deciding if and when to sell.Some people consider investing in individual trust deeds /mortgages passive investing.  

Besides, Vancouver has a much nicer climate :-P

Some items, like painting, may be DIY which could lower labor costs, but the climate is hard on even minor building flaws, so rot or mold (from uneven heating or insulation or ventilation) can be common costly issues that require more labor and materials.Third, add in that we are looking at some budget uncertainty near term from oil prices (with large state budget reductions in spending, much of which cyles and flows through Anchorage)..

The costs of rehab in other areas (What It's Actually Like To Buy A $500 House In Detroit) tend to be much more expensive because of age, climate and construction.What Is A Reasonable Return?

I get disability for post traumatic stress disorder related to my service in Iraq.  

I spent the last 12 years in the UK, so I know you'll enjoy the climate here!