Low interest rates and global capital flight probably being the two largest.  

For reference, my work will be located as far south as Miami and as far North as West Palm Beach, so there is some degree of flexibility as to where I invest. 

I think Bill handled to a large degree the questions but I will give a couple other comments and ideas.  

Im currently just educating myself and planning for when i finish my degree. 

I was cold, especially one night in Havre Montana when the wind was blowing and the temps dropped to 42 degrees without wind chill.

Rami,If your basing your investment decisions based on putative global warming then I think you need to re-evaluate your investment criteria based on more sensical information.  

I hold a degree in Commercial Art and Graphic Design so I earn extra income design websites and Photography.

My other renter is a woman who has  very good job, has a masters degree, but just does not want to be a homeowner.

are getting tired of sky-high rents and are going to Oakland and the surrounding cities for cheaper cost-of-living with a bit more space as well.Population shifts in the Bay Area/Ca will to some degree track Prop 90 benefits where you can take your low Prop 13 benefit with you under certain conditions. 

I heard it also attracts investors who like to see that a company won't cheap them out for an extra buck and shares concerns for global issues.