Things to look for is a good life style, warmer climate, good jobs moving into the area, affluent households moving into the area. a new up and coming area that is starting to go viral as a desirable place to live.3.

I know the economical climate is shaky, and the market is still hot, especially since I live in LA, but regardless I am going all in and giving it my all in order to close down on my first home.

As others have called out in the STR forums, northern climates have built in shoulder seasons.

I’m in the process of replacing a natural gas furnace with a more climate-friendly option; specifically, an air-source heat pump or electric furnace.Given the reduced energy needs and minimal environmental impact of a heat pump, this is my ideal choice, however the installation costs almost double the electric furnace.

With no hiding spaces.Code type locks so only renters can get in.etc..Also coin free payment system will remove the temptation for local junkies to try to pry open the coin boxes.And a monitored camera system may cut down on locals trying to use it for a Marijuana smoking den.https://stealthmonitoring.com/security-blog/tips-for-securing-your-multifamily-residential-laundry-roomAlso know that washing machines cannot be in below freezing temps, so you will need some sort of climate control as it snows in Los Angeles.https://www.youtube.com/watch?

I recently did NON climate controlled conversion of a 45K square foot facility. 

For example, to bet on Detroit you would have to believe that it’s low cost advantage can lead to sustainable growth; that it’s history of disastrous corrupt local government can be corrected; that it’s relatively harsh climate can still attract workers who have the ability to live ANYWHERE, and that it’s unskilled work force will somehow become the “knowledge” workers necessary for city growth.  

In the current climate we are in, scoring cash deals is very common - but of course, demands a lot more capital upfront.

Completely different climate than midcoast.

Especially in today’s political climate some things are easier to predict than in years past.