Those are a great way to get to know local investors - more difficult now with COVID and colder weather but hopefully won't be too long before things start normalizing again.

Yes and enjoy the sunny weather, no winter, Oceans, local mountain skiing, deserts, Cruise ships, and almost anything else you enjoy.7. 

My question is a running debate as to weather we should put a chunk of money (200,000) into it by adding on to the 1 car garage to make it a 2 car and adding a family room,( it's a big lot), and redoing the electric.  

I suspect people are enjoying the mountains or warmer weather.

It took almost two months, but I now feel more secure in being able to weather anything that comes next.

Do keep in mind though that you’re going to need cash and cash reserves to weather that storm.

More and more are moving here from the north for the weather and because it is cheaper to live.  

I know that jobs, population growth of high income demographics, permit & land restriction, warmer weather with a good lifestyle, all have an influence in faster capital appreciation in real estate. 

And make sure you can easily afford the payments on your primary residence with a sufficient reserve to weather any setbacks (job loss, emergency expenditures, etc.)

From here to the rest of the year you have school starting, holidays, and winter weather, all of which tenants don't tent to move as much.