This is because the area has very high rents, and with travel nurses I have to pay for all utilities, including heat in a Northern climate, internet, garbage, lawn care, and snow removal.

In this obscenely smothering regulatory climate, I know it sounds like a loophole of some sort, but it’s not.

I wouldn't mind joining them after this recent subzero climate we've been enduring.I'm just curious if anyone else had any thoughts on the topic.

You can't feed that spiral or you'll never get the property.Owner carry may solve some attachment disorder that may be there but same issue as above - She'll be focused on the depreciation recapture up front (reasonable or not). 

The lending climate changes from time to time.

It will also allow househackers to get their foot in the door, in a higher priced market/higher interest rate climate.#4 Higher Appreciation Potential:Single-family homes tend to appreciate more consistently and at a higher rate than small multifamily properties over 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.

I am in the process of buying a commercial building in Savannah, Ga and know there is a lot of discussion around “climate change premiums” in relation to insurance. 

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.