The lending climate changes from time to time.

Any advice on looking at the climate of your local market would be appreciated.I have had two coworkers sell their house recently in the area where I lived.

the northern United States are maybe not the climate, ripe with opportunities and standard of living you would want to start a new life in.

Completely shutting off utilities for a prolonged period of time can damage the property since it will not be climate controlled for that period which can lead to moisture damage, mold, and other costly repairs if it goes on long enough.

I talk about this on my YouTue channel a lot and we get more and more people move to Milwaukee, many say they visited and where shocked how much they liked it and because of cooler climate, plenty fresh water, and lack of smoke, fires, storms, floods etcSidenote: took my wife to Chicago last week for a show and we got stuck in the suburbs for 2 hours trying to get on a freeway.

You can continue to catch rents that are moving up quickly and not be behind the current climate.  

If a property has been vacant for long enough, it can develop maintenance issues that can be solved only with a bulldozer, and you might be on the hook for the demolition bill.Buy in an area with some similarities to the area where you live, such as climate, demographics, or property age so that you have some idea of what you're dealing with.

Not looking to use too much leverage given the rate climate.

I live in Massachusetts I’m open to any and all areas was wondering if any one could share some info or places you have had success in.Thank you  Hi Joe - warmer climate areas with longer summers have shown to perform the best over the past year. 

The Emerald Coast is a region of Florida known for its beautiful beaches, warm climate, and outdoor recreational opportunities, and it can potentially be a good location for building or flipping homes for a few reasons:High demand: The Emerald Coast is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year.