I definitely feel you on moving to a warmer state, but I love the dry climate and honestly it's some of the best weather I've ever experienced

Canada/Ontario cost and financing wise is a much different investment climate.

This is for anyone and everyone from Wholesaler to Landlord to Mortgage lender.I seem to run into the issue of lack of good deals on the market currently, it's probably because of the mortgage moratorium, but there aren't enough deals on the market as there were a few months back.My investment strategy is buy and hold in NW Indiana.I am hoping this can help investors on this forum gauge the investment climate nationwide and may be help a few investors.If you don't mind posting your area, investment strategy, and the problem you seem to be facing.If you aren't having any problems, please post also so that we can learn from you guys what we need to be doing.Thanks!

Keep it small and enjoy the nicer climates.

Where it is located, it will probably only rent 3 to 4 months out of the year due to the climate, thus I am probably looking at using AirBnb or VRBO to market it.

They work very well in hot climates, and most HVAC techs are pretty familiar with them at this point.  

You  can go to the city to find out and sometime off campus housing sites at your local universities can give you a feel for the climate in the area towards students.

@Alex Buscaglia the best time in our climate would be late January.

FL has taken a real beating in the last few years and looks like it will continue as the climate warms. 

Stepping stones are also really inexpensive, as is gravel but depending on your climate those can become a pain to mow/ weed if the path isn't used much.