As another factor in my choice I do live in wisconsin so we have both extremes in weather.

I work with a lot of clients in TX, and while there are still some economic issues, by and large the state seems to have weathered the downturn pretty well.

Front Door Weather Strip – $75 Pulled away from door and hanging—dog chewedPictures documenting above damages are enclosed.

Wood doors do swell when wet so it may be that painting/sealing the surface of the door as well as adding/replacing weather stripping will help.  

I have been gone from California for almost a year and man I really miss the great weather!

We aren't familiar with the east coast but we are drawn toward the low prices and weather.  

Enough to make money but not so much leverage you can't stay afloat long enough to weather a problem that's more likely to happen.

AZ has much more outdoor activities nearby compare to Chicago and the weather is so much better. 2) The organization we are working with in Kenya is building a rehab center/US base in Phoenix AZ.

The City Council is looking at possibly modifying that, but there's still resistance to the idea from people who think that allowing any short-term rentals will instantly transform Ocean Shores into "Fort Lauderdale at Spring Break". 

NW does not have weather like Florida.. it rains a ton and its wet and cold half the year.. being a new unit in Vancouver I don't think you need much of a jump personally. also I think the risk factor is have folks walk through and decide they are coming back at night to relieve you of items of value..