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.

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.

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

What are your thoughts on the curren and real estate climate in Los angeles and places like Houston....your profile says you called a top in 2005 I'm curious your take on things !  

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.

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.

After spending the first quarter-century of our lives in the Seattle, WA area, my wife and I have relocated this last week to Scottsdale, AZ, to experience life in a warmer climate!

Everyone else is:)Actually, we have a pretty good business climate and the state hasn't gone totally looney left.

But, as you move forward keep in mind that hoarding in a mental disorder and a protected class.