I don't invest in any cold-weather climate so things like sidewalk snow shoveling may be different.

I have lived in the SF Bay Area my whole life but it is my belief that the climate crisis will have an immensely negative impact on California, Western, and Southern States in the long run and furthermore the housing prices are so expensive here, which is why I have my eyes set on the Great Lakes Region because of the plentiful natural resources and cooler climate.

In areas that have deep freeze winters the maintenance can be much higher on a property than in a more neutral climate.

I did review a formal inspection that was completed within the last 2 years and aside from some age related and climate related issues, it seemed to otherwise present satisfactory.

However, in climates of low supply, it may be worth considering. 

Check in your climate first though, with an HVAC person.Compare your operating costs. 

Also concerned with climate change upgrades I’m going to need to do in the next couple of years.

This implies your expenses are higher than the previous owner paid last year.Political climate and the COVID anti eviction rules indicate that politicians are significantly more tenant friendly than LL friendly. 

If your climate supports in St.

Because of the COVID climate, you need to make sure at least one unit will be vacant BEFORE the close of escrow.