We rely heavily on oil, coal, gas, tourists and ranching.  

I'm not sure I'd bet heavily on it, but it looks like it's going the way of gentrification.You can compare crime stats with Trulia - https://www.trulia.com/real_es... 

And guys out there will spend $5K per month ALL DAY LONG to bag a heavily discounted house for cash.I'm not trying to discourage you, there is some chance of getting a deal by putting some signs out or sending out some letters, but you are in a SHARK TANK there in LA, filled with guys dropping $10K, $20K, and more on marketing for motivated sellers.  

I have personally observed fire scenes in which a standard interior bedroom door kept a room from getting destroyed while the remainder (outside of the closed door) was heavily damaged.

However, when it snows heavily which is once or twice a year here, I could see the water coming in from the cove joint.I talked to two foundation companies.

Not really a great way to do it since these usually rely heavily on statistical sampling and computer modeling which can be quite different from the actual reality of the property.

As an investor and a realtor, Would heavily caution about flood zones.

I’ve been looking heavily for months now and anything I come across on the MLS is pending within 2-3 days.

Liquidity on the other hand will be looked at heavily.

I usually deal in bigger deals than houses and I can tell you that where the deal is large enough to merit the involvement of serious lawyers, this is one of the most heavily negotiated provisions.