Short term: minimal to no changesLong term: Crude is on its way out, or at least being minimized, regardless of the political landscape.

personally, i am bullish on property prices and rents for the following reasons. 1) it seems like Quebec has yet to experience much of the appreciation seen in Ontario and BC (more room for growth)2) landscape/open air and climate ...

I would first talk to a mortgage broker who can outline for you the local lending landscape and what options are open to you. 

Outdoor living includes a southern exposure, screened-in pool area with covered lanai, heated salt-water pool/spa, and is fully fenced in with mature landscaping for added privacy.

I think Cali will always be desirable when you look at the weather and landscape but if they keep it up they may lose a ton of their businesses and high net worth people to Texas.

Make sure you don't forget snow and landscaping. 

New landscaping, paint and refurbed yard shed.

@Heather Hitchcock for sure let's get the widow in touch with an eviction attorney, but what you really need in today's landscape is a property manager even to facilitate the cash for keys.

Here are some details taken directly for the SBA's website - The use of proceeds from 504 Loans must be used for fixed assets (and certain soft costs), including:-The purchase of existing buildings;-The purchase of land and land improvements, including grading, street improvements, utilities, parking lots and landscaping;-The construction of new facilities or modernizing, renovating or converting existing facilities;-The purchase of long-term machinery* ; or-The refinancing of debt in connection with an expansion of the business through new or renovated facilities or equipment*.The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes financial help for small businesses with special requirements.

It's not minute by minute, but the landscape can change dramatically in a couple months.