Today it would be just impossible.I feel attracted to areas that are different from Spain, that maybe have more green or a colder weather, so have to rule out Arizona (although prices seem ok), California (expensive!)

Increasing capital reserves will help them weather the storms and (hopefully) stay in business if the economy goes poorly.Just like in our business.

If you are replacing it, then which is the best weather resistant and environmentally friendly roofing.

I bought land 16 years ago after living in Big Bear in JT and built a 2800 Sq ft custom home.I work from home and although I really do not care about the value fluctuation the area construction is flooded with air bnb investors looking for strong cash flow,low maintenance and they have it with sold out bookings for nine months of temperate weather.

@Mario Dattilo, am I right to avoid Florida because of the weather risks?

As a starting point, you can download our "2013 Housing Market Forecast" from our website.

The airline ticket costs the same weather your rent roll is $100,000 a month or $800 a month.Often times the grass just looks greener on the other side!

City-Data.com - Stats about all US cities - real estate, relocation info, crime, house prices, cost of living, races, home value estimator, recent sales, income, photos, schools, maps, weather, neighborhoods, and more (city-data.com)I usually start there. 

If you intent to invest long term, you will want to focus on assets that have the ability to weather an economic downturn.

Investors can look at the types of loans being given, weather the property is used a primary residence or investment, and the demographic information of the borrower.