The best you can do is look for areas with job and population growth and a favorable business climate. 

However in hot climates like Texas I would recommend going with what they call xeri-scaping or no-scape designs that are mostly rock and cactus. 

Houston is HOT, and that's not simply speaking of the climate.

If you have a mobile home rental, and live in a colder climate during the winter months, I highly recommend this $250.00 investment!   

I think it is a shame that this business model is no longer workable in this climate and, the ones who are missing out the most are the ones that can not afford to pay cash for a mobile home. 

Moving forward, considering the current economic and political climate, Texas is a prudent choice. 

Also, a basement is a good place to shelter during a hurricane or tornado, phenomenon that are uncommon in my area, but with climate change anything looks possible.   

I lived in Rohnert Park for 3 years in 1984-87, same climate as Napa.

(often as more of a security play, or hedge against inflation, than actual 'investment') And with the current political climate, a lot of major cities run the risk of losing their Federal funding - which would further exacerbate the problem.

Anyone invest in tropical climates such as St.