I'm new here so may not have a full view but the overall climate seems to be-anything to make a deal-ridiculous financing, leverage the home you life in-who cares where it is located it will be easy to rent/manage from hours away-don't be gracious with your tenants and housekeepersMy guess is a tilt toward young and not financially stable which is awesome if remaining sensible. 

Is this unit in a warm climate where heat isn't important???

WikipediaLow crime rate: Never invest in any city on this list: The most dangerous cities in America, rankedLow operating costs: Good indicators of a pro-business climate include:Property taxes: State Property Tax Rates - Rocket Mortgage.State average insurance cost: Insurance - ValuePenguinState income taxes: Tax FoundationLow risk of a natural disaster: Natural disasters can devastate your property and the surrounding community, leading to job losses and the closure of shops and businesses.

Not only is it a recreational source but it is a climate moderator.  

With that being said, how is anyone making BRRRs work in today's climate (without heinously lowballing)?

Teak is a tropical climate tree. 

I also lived in NV and TX for some time, and would prefer that climate, but need to make sure the financials make sense there. 

I’m in a cold climate and was having multiple tenants turning their heat up to 78 and then leaving their windows open when it was -20 outside.

Flipping houses in the current real estate climate with higher interest rates impacting long-term rentals offers exciting possibilities.Given the strong seller's market in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including Garland, selling your flipped property could yield a quick turnaround and potentially higher profits.

You are correct that insulation is almost certainly a bigger bang for the buck in a heating climate.