Correct if the title company you were using would not give me insurance sufficient to cover your fee I would not buy it or fund it for one of my JV Partners..

Vinyl plank flooring is a great choice when you are on a budget and want the look of real hardwood.

I ended up investing in 3 deals with Western Wealth Capital in 2021. 1 is underwater and they couldnt raise sufficient funds for capital call. 

House hacking is an awesome choice for starting out—it’s a great way to cover your mortgage while gaining landlord experience.

In fact, you’d have no choice but to claim material participation because that is exactly how the regulations read and require. 

With strong demand and guaranteed, government-backed rent, Columbus is an excellent choice for investors seeking reliable cash flow.

A final choice would be to rent the primary in a few months, reside in a rental for several years, sell the primary, and purchase another SFH for rental and a SFH residence as a new primary.Is this a viable place to begin investing?

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.

When people don’t have the optionality of another remote work job, they are going to have no choice

If you've had a license for eight years and don't know how to get a PM license in your state, then I would suggest you don't have sufficient knowledge or experience to take on the responsibility, particularly in a state that is very difficult to navigate.