In today's politically correct climate, you should avoid saying anything that could be construed as discrimination.

SF, Duplex, MF who cares, buy them all as long as the return is what you want BTW, duplex does not necessarily NET much more than a SF as you pay water/ sewer and all yard maintenance and snow, Its ALL about NET not gross incomeGood luck  Agreed with Bob,Another thing to mention also is "to leave no stone unturned" when it comes to sourcing deals.We have been buying in Toledo for 10+ years now and still find undervalued properties in decent areas on Craigslist.Many investors turn to the MLS and realtors.Nothing wrong with that but in today's economic climate, it pays to go a bit deeper.Craigslist, Yellow Letter campaigns, Local Facebook groups and even wholesalers.Much success

This is troubling me in the current climate.

I was informed that hotter climates needed their roofs changed every 5 years or so compared to colder climates.In the end I decided on Ohio.

I'm interested in getting started in small multi-family buy-and-hold rentals in the next two years after moving to a warmer climate at some point in 2016.

Operation costs are high, it’s typically a seasonal business, and all of your income is predicated on one thing you can’t control; the weather.With climate change occurring at the rate it is ski resorts are seeing their seasons drastically changing

Each area of the U.S. has it's own climate challenges...Texas is no different.

The experience wasn’t great for me.Anyway, I am stuck deciding between: Minneapolis, Indianapolis, ColumbusOn paper, I think there’s a lot to like about all 3 markets like solid population growth, influx of jobs, low climate risk, and lower property prices.

There is added risk of potential income loss from a layoff or pay reduction, if the current climate continues to worsen.

Picture sitting in an unmodified steel box in either a hot or cold climate.