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Flipping in Illinois and how the seasons affect your business
Hi everyone,
I am new to REI and I am interested in flipping houses. I was wondering though how does the seasons affect your flipping businesses. In Illinois, we get harsh and very cold winters (as well as many other states, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, etc, etc). With that being said, how does this affect your REI business? Are you limited to late spring and summer? Even if you find a deal mid August and do your 3-4mo reno, you are pushing November. I don't think many people are buying houses in the winter time. But what is your experience? How do you combat this issue? Do you just invest in other areas through the winter? Or does it still work for you?