If you're ready and have the cash reserves in place to ensure you can weather any storms (e.g., tenant non-payment through the end of the COVID eviction moratorium).

If the weather stays nice, we may see some additional inventory hit the market.

If you leveraged all your properties (primary residence and rentals) and the market tanked tomorrow, would you be able to hang on to all your assets to weather the storm?

Pete's FL market because of favorable landlord laws, appreciation potential, and nice weather.

They tend to opt more for cold and refreshing drinks that are lighter and not as heavy in hot weather climates.The real estate departments for most chains do NOT want to speak or communicate with land owners that have potential sites.

I love visiting CA - the weather, food scene, wine, etc etc, but I couldn't imagine moving there from a financial perspective.

I feel your pain...mine was the weather lol.

If the water is not currently leaking that means that there is not an issue with a leaky pipe, but that water was flowing down the path of least resistance; i.e. the shower to the floor?

After knowing the neighborhoods you want to invest in, go out and drive them (or walk if you're somewhere with good weather).

I.e. weather related or material delays that affect cost and schedule, that ultimately have an effect on liquidated damages or bonuses.