And its not really the snow that causes problems its the water from the snow melting and ice from that snow melt then re-freezing that is the biggest issue. 

However, if you are relying on appreciation and loan pay-down to make the deal "work," then it is probably a deal worth passing on.Most people would tell you that you should base your decision on cash flow only, and appreciation and loan pay down (especially appreciation) are icing on the cake.

More often they come in a bit heavy, which is just icing on the cake for the investor.  

coming across as fair, not pushy and confidence.I don't mined going off topic if the timing is right, that sometimes good to "brake the ice".

I just replaced a 1984 model with no ice maker and wire shelves, the guy was thrilled.

Appreciation is icing on the cake and should never bank on it.  

We still get visitors for ice fishing, snowmobiling, etc.

They are absolutely thrilled with the 8% coupon tax deferred and the rest (debt pay down and forced appreciation) is icing on the cake!

I think this is icing on the cake.If I were you, next steps would be:- Identify where you want to target in Florida- Once you've found an area or region, find some well reviewed realtors in the area and share your goal with them.

Appreciation is icing on the cake in many parts of this country but that is not how Austin is set up.