Now we have Climate change problems causing migration of people.

If electric, in an older place with poor insulation and/or heat set relatively high, particularly in a cold climate, this is plausible.The other possibility is theft.

How long does it last, is it costly to replace, does it work well in cold/snowy New England climate?  

Allowing it to operate in 'island mode' in the event of power outages can really be amazing- your residents could have a place to charge phones/computers etc. in the event of an extended outage.And if you have enough acreage, why not plant a few apple trees or other fruit trees that will flourish in your specific climate(Cleveland?)

Roof materials: I know in Phoenix, buyers like tile roofing best because they last 30 - 40 years in the dry desert climate and investors don't typically have to worry about factoring in repair costs for a home with tile roofing (if it's relatively new).

I'm all for efficiency, and am dying to install my first mini-split system; I just don't know if it's the right course of action since I've not known anyone to do so in a northern/mid west climate that gets as cold as ours.

Also look at what used to be our Chinatown; the new hockey arena gifted to the Ilitches is going to be an ugly, deadening monster but when the parking lots become unnecessary, infill there could have economic attraction for others.If you do come to Detroit, stay long enough to walk the area you're interested in, be prepared for a gut rehab, and rehab for weather volatility and hot/cold climate extremes.

Happy New Year DouglasYour talking to a California Boy here Douglas, whose spent more time on a skateboard than a snowboard and thats the Gods honset truth.But I'll give it a tryYou should consider insulating both your hot and cold copper lines with the heaviest poly foam insulation you can buy,,,i'm talking 3/4 to 1" thick and I mean every linear foot of pipe,,,,Now having said that,its my understanding that in colder climates there are systems where you actually wrap your water supply piping with heating wire to prevent freezing,Of course the key here is you must have 24/7 electrical power to the wiring.Now to my new friend Alex M,,,In a word Alex ,youre off to a good start,,,,,For my money ,your cant beat the Noritz tankless water heater products,,,,in the first place,,,if you have a troubleshooting issue ,they send their tech guy out to your house to check out your problem with your unit,,,you heard me right,,,Secondly ,they are a class act,,,,I'll say it like this ,,,contractors like myself LOVE THEM ,,,because we get no call backs from Noritz products,,,,Bare in mind ,,,the secret to tankless is;You want to install them on an outside wall ,,,why?

Low-e is cheap, and you should always spend the extra few dollars for it, argon is expensive and unnecessary except in very cold climates.

We do not have any such brakes in today's climate, printing is feasible and is happening.I have gold and silver, as stated previously.