Positives are proximity, low property taxes, no income taxes, no weather events, very low maintenance stucco/tile structures, “young” properties (5-20 years old) 

I forgot San Diego’s great weather.  

The truly tragic natural disasters in California, North Carolina, Florida and others of the past six months are evidence that no location is truly 'climate safe,' however there are geographical areas that can expect less weather extremes and lower costs of living, developing, insuring and seemingly...surviving. 

Insurance cost for weather-related disasters is growing to a major concern in many of the southern markets.

All of them flocking to AZ for our lower property tax rates, warmer weather, and proximity to things (beaches, snow, mountains). 

Doing a complete cap-x forecast and allocation.

Where I live mice are common as the cold weather drives them inside.

So, you just check the cameras to see if you're having bad weather. 

Look up NYS Weatherization/Empower.

For instance, one investor I worked with used it to jump from a duplex to a 4-unit building in Phoenix, effectively doubling their rental income as well as the forecasted appreciation rate on their new property.