FWIW I leave the power off in Tahoe frequently and pipes don't freeze.

The lock I am currently using at one of my properties dies very frequently and I’m trying to avoid the same situation on a new property.

Here in the desert we frequently see heatpumps, but there is a furnace for "emergency heat. "  Not sure what the normal lifespan is, but the one in our residence is gettting pretty ricketty at 20 years old, and the heat pump just went down.  

We also live in California which is traditionally more litigious than other states, less landlord friendly and known for changing the rules (on everything...) frequently. 

I've been wholesaling in chicago for a number of years and I frequently wholesale in in the Bronzeville neighborhood.

(Fun fact, my wife is Canadian and we go there frequently.) 

AFTER removing the tile I started looking at how to patch over the hole - spent some time looking through tile forums (frequented by people who do tile for a living) and found that once you break the waterproofing on a shower, there is no sure way to waterproof it again - you essentially would have to remove all tile and backer and start over from scratch.

Painting needs to be done frequently and pressure washing the sidewalks and railings is common practice.

And I’m about a mile from the ocean which is still close enough to surf frequently. 

I like to walk around the house and knock on all the windows, doors and sliders as well before entering, because frequently homeless or squatters like to sleep in the closets with the doors shut closed.