A lot of people are going to say "2009 was a different environment".

In general, most materials degrade more quickly with more extreme temperatures (either hot or cold), and they degrade more quickly when humidity is high or when there is a lot of water in the environment...by not having power and AC/ air circulation, you're subjecting the house to more extreme temperature swings, and more humidity; both of which can cause problems.Also, as others mentioned, if the house appears vacant with no lights on, it will become a target for burglars, vandals, squatters, etc.Was the refrigerator / freezer completely emptied and cleaned before power was turned off?

These are popular spots for winter getaways for cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and other winter sports.

Taxes are high, but offset by the high rent to price ratio, even in this environment. 

We just finished a rough draft report with 6 different REI case studies for Denver, Springs, and Pueblo with the new higher interest rate environment. 

I know many top producers, top brokers and what not, in the position your in that's where I'd go as I believe it the best success environment, community and system.       

Just trying to think it through for the environment but also for the best use of my time since it valuable to me.

Also, keep in mind that a HELOC is a moving target when it comes to interest rates, and with rates on the rise currently, I personally wouldn’t want to carry that for more than a few months 3-6, in this environment because you could go from 1-200 to negative in a few months.I hope I addressed your question.

@Brandon Craig - this is normal right now in the current rate environment, even for conventional loans.

The economic environment recently changed a lot.