The only thing that could really be a bite would be a roof or HVAC claim, which is a real possibility because of all the hail and extreme whether here in N-Tex. 

The background check services are nationwide and have the ability to vet anyone anywhere, so if there's an eviction or a bankruptcy or a 300 credit score or a felony rape conviction, that information should available no matter where the applicant hails from.If you can get all that info, and as necessary charge an extra application fee, what do you care if he's from next door or from Mars?

The house is 8 feet off the ground, but still flooded in hurricane Katrina in 2005, although it didn't have any wind/hail damage.

While Ben’s right in that there wasn’t any snow in Phoenix (we only saw hail),15 minutes away got blanketed with snow (Scottsdale).

I did see some hail today though!

Hey @John-David Hails...sounds good....will take you up on that I am sure. 

Roofer found hail damage advised me to file a claim with my insurance.

does it even hail there (like Texas)?

There was hail the size of MY HEAD coming through the roof and windows.

Its getting a new roof.. remember the hail storm last year Patrick farms got hit hard..