Stable climate, not too hot, plenty of fresh water, no hurricanes, wildfires or earth quakes, a well built out infrasturcture, relativley business friendly, central location and low cost of living - in times of remote work that is a huge incentive for businesses and individuals alike.

I'm in a no flood zone, no earthquake, and materials are usual construction type, not gold leaf and marble et cetera.So yes, it depends. 

Also keep in mind the fact that Haiti and other countries are still suffering badly even after our collective focus and aid to the region has waned.The bone I have to pick in all of this is the aid issue.

Japanese buy less of our debt cause it has to rebuild. Rates go up. The world’s money flows to perceived safety(that’s U.S. Treasuries) during times of crisis(Japan taking a hit would be considered a time of crisi...

Wait until your tenants are hurt in an earthquake or fire.

Does anyone pay for earthquake insurance?

This is normally only done in the event of a fire, flood, earthquake, wind or disaster related insurance claim in order to determine if the structure is totaled or repairable. 

Korea or a 9.0 earthquake in the heart of Salt Lake City or a zombie apocalypse, I feel pretty secure that values will hold and continue to climb in my area for another 2 years or so.

The magnitude will be somewhere between zero and financial crisis size (actutally could be more if earthquake).

I really don't enjoy working with cement and here with the small earthquakes every so often and shifting clay soil it would be higher maintenance.