1st time flip: Too late in season?

[Scott A.]

I'm reading approx. 4-6 months is avg hold time on a flip.  So even if i found an awesome deal now I'd be on market Nov through Dec. at best... which sucks because of holidays. So i am better off putting my flip dreams on hold and searching for a deal again in Jan. yes?  -Otherwise I'm holding my flip past 6 months which i def. dont want cause Im using hard money.  Plus this would be my first one which will surely add some time.