If you are in a dry climate where temperatures only reach the '80s in the summer and cool off at night, then window units are only occasionally needed and sufficient.

It's refreshing in the dry climates that they work well in.

Check out the rest of the fastest-growing home prices in our area, according to stats from Stacker.com Want to talk more about the investment climate in the Manhattan area?

A great example is one of the most recent retail apocalypse victims ToysR-US....one of the x-executives is already opening up on a limited basis, smaller refined format toy stores, that are much more "experiential" based retail, where momy and the the little rugrats can really play with the toys and kill a few hours in a climate controlled safe environment, while at the same time load up on all the toys they were just playing with and are not bogged down by outdated oversized overpriced leases.

square footage and location of the huge shop matter also climate control, power, and water.

Depending on the pitch of the roof, the climate and maintenance, they can last 50 - 70 years.  

Things I'm looking for:Population growth, diverse industries/job base (all the usual stuff that indicates long term growth)I'm debating between single and multifamily but I'd love to find a market that has small multifamily properties in A or B (maybe C+) neighborhoods (some places I've looked at only have these in D class areas)Cash flow but also some appreciation, can be moderate for both I'm not looking for anything crazyA less expensive market than San Diego (the cost of entry here is nuts)Things I want to avoid:Markets that are all cash flow and no appreciationMarkets with very low average income and very low property values like MemphisTexas because I'm concerned about the power gridAnywhere that's prone to hurricanes or flooding, especially areas that are newly prone to hurricanes & flooding due to climate changeAnywhere with a disproportionate amount of violent crime.

If the office changes to someone with highly different views on economics (heavy socialism) it's possible that the real estate market may take several years to stabilize under a new political climate and policy changes.Regardless of your political leanings, everyone has to admit that this election cycle is going to be full of many surprising moments.

I know Northern climates might be different.

In this climate and a seemingly good location that seems like a good strategy. 3 years of pay down and cash flow....take the money u were going to plow into the house and save for investment