Once I get a handle on how to conduct REI in Canada, then I will be brave enough, to take on Corporate USA structures, big & expensive USA accountants, USA Bank Accounts and the IRS (double-taxation from what little I presently know) - only because the USA is still on sale, (albeit not as much as it was), otherwise, I'd skip the hassle, and just move directly to vacation properties in the sunnier & warmer climates.

If they don't get along with their neighbors (or neighbors confront them about noise or disorderly conduct), they will text you with a frivolous accusation about the tenant in question.

It takes a lot of effort to move and if you're in a colder climate chances are they dont want to move either.

I noticed that a few properties that I help manage are taking a long time to sell, which might have to deal with the cold climate we here in Brooklyn, NY are facing.

Growing university, outdoorsy, temperate climate (compared to front range Denver or mountains), still affordable, definitely not "leftist" - but emerging...

One need to understand where to apply the theory in which market and at which business climate.

We spent our honeymoon in B&B's along the coast of Maine; similar climate, but a different charm.Welcome to the site and welcome to investing!  

FEMA's assistance to property owners will somewhat depend on the political climate in Washington DC at the time.

You have to remember that the LTV on the re-fi is going to be at 70%LTV and conservative...BRRRR really isn't that great unless you have a screaming deal...most folks that BRRRR with a lender involved get screwed when they have huge renos or unexpected costs with the combination of being incorrect on the ARV...it's really a pretty advanced technique...and there are very few places in the country where you can find deals to make BRRRR worthwhile....sometimes economic condition may create a good BRRRR climate, but those days are passed...

Below are some generalizations about locations and ongoing maintenance costs: Older properties require more maintenance than newer properties.Composition roofs require more maintenance than tile roofs.Properties in climates with hard freezes require more maintenance than properties in milder climates.Properties in locations with a lot of moisture require more maintenance than properties in dryer climates.Wood siding requires more maintenance than aluminum or stucco siding.Properties with lush vegetation require more maintenance than properties with little or no vegetation.SummaryUsing the above criteria and considerations, I believe you will be able to narrow your focus to a small set of cities.