Interest rates in the then current economic climate were in the 15 - 17% range for new mortgages, hence I was able to purchase a note on a SFR with a principal balance of $50,000 or so and an interest rate of 7.5% for $22,000.

One option that might make more since is finding a bitcoin mining operation, because with Starlink, you can essentially set up an operation anywhere, so if you can buy $100/acre land in a sunny climate, Bitcoin Mining generates approximately $.085/kw in electric rate. 

Extra income if you live in a Snowy climate can you use it for snow removal? 

What kind of climate would keep you more productive? 

Devastating.This is why climate related stuff is absolutely paramount in how I invest.

One of the reasons, besides the climate, is that Crook County gave them some tasty tax incentives.Only 3 cities in Oregon are liberal (not socialist).

The US is so large and has so many different climates that it's easy to get the urge to just get out and live somewhere else.

The primary concern of the buyers is the DRYVIT exterior (dryvit is good for warmer climates like California but not a good exterior for houses in the midwest).

Things are still not at a point where I can leave for a few months, but we are taking a vacation in October and will probably spend a few weeks road tripping to warmer climates in December

I'm in a heating climate and a gas boiler would be expected to last 30-40 years at least.