Yes, it could be the signs of a certain personality defect, but it just as likely could be the sign of a young 20 something being "young n dumb" making poor choices. 

The choice depends on readiness, experience, and long-term goals.Good luck!

Going turnkey is a smart choice given your time constraints, just make sure you have a property management in place to handle the proeprties for you. 

Here are some points to consider:**Long-Term Rental (LTR) Property:**- Getting into the game sooner can be beneficial.

If the cost of setting up the trust is taking priority, you likely don't need one and I believe you will find redirecting these resources to your real estate business or perhaps even other areas of your life will be more beneficial. 

Moot point then.But in response to your original question, no, I would not even consider climate in my choices for where to buy rentals or investment properties.

In some cases the cash flow may interfere with a choice so we go with the property with the most equity.

Getting financed when ready is no issue.The Market choice, and then the building of the infrastructure that will produce solid opportunity is very, very hard. 

They charge $500 a month plus a $350 set-up fee plus whatever you spend with Google or Bing to run the ads.DIRECT MAILIf you have a pretty healthy budget to spend, then direct mail might be a good choice for you.

Professional tax software or assistance might be more suitable.Final Thoughts:Given the intricacies of these tax situations, especially with partial asset dispositions and accounting method changes, it would be beneficial to consult with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or tax professional who specializes in real estate.