I've seen a video of flat roof repair where they built a channel for the water drainage, but I wonder if there' something in the northern climate that would not make it practical?

Help me poke holes in my data2) Is it too risky to buy a STR in our current climate? 

Although I'm not very far into my research on this area I figure it's not too early to start trying to talk to agents and investors from Omaha to try to get a better feel for the REI climate there.  

I probably have about a 60% climate to 40% non-climate unit ratio across the facilities.

Also, other than shutting off utilities and winterizing the pipes, is there anything else I should be doing in a very cold climate area to have the best chance at protecting the building until we can get it in service?

My initial underwriting showed expected cash flow after allocating for all expenses was starting just below $2K.We have had one tenant turnover (not the way below market rent unit, but one of the quite a bit below market rent units).Current rent: $7515 with one unit way below market rent and one significantly below market rent and 2 units near market rent.I also took unfinished existing space and converted it into >400' storage area (added insulation and climate control) that we have used to store items related to our STRs and other items we seldom need/use (like Christmas decorations and Halloween decorations).With a single tenant turnover in 2.25 years and current cash flow after all expense allocations being over $3k/month, this purchase has worked out well for us.

but it could be leveraged as an additional source of income if rented separately.After moving into the Upper Unit, I secured tenants for both the Inner City condo and the Lower Unit of the NW Bungalow for Oct 1 (this proved to be challenging due to the current economic climate in Calgary).

@Jeffery Neal  I appreciate the response and introduction......I'm looking for folks that are comfortable with a different work climate and environment.

Climate 4. local attractions - NFL football, NHL Hockey

The combination of high tech, medical, and decent climate makes me bullish on the region.