Aussie thinking about buying real estate in USA

I'm from Canada, living in Idaho. Moved to escape socialism. I feel very comfortable in Idaho. It's conservative political climate suits me.
I'd like to have less winter but the warmer places are infested with leftist Bernie supporters intent on destroying what made this country great.
We have a constant influx of fed up Californians for the reasons listed above.
Unless you have leftist leanings, avoid California.