I have just read through the four years of this thread and found some great tips, thank you to the OP @Thomas Youngman and all the content others have provided.

Have you worked in this area before, or do you have any tips for someone just getting started?

@Gash Nookala,Renting can indeed be slower in winter, but here are some tips to boost interest:Enhance Listing: Ensure your listing has detailed descriptions and high-quality photos—consider professional photography if needed.Competitive Pricing: Double-check local comps; even a slight price adjustment or incentives (like a reduced deposit) could attract more interest.Broaden Marketing: Beyond Zillow, Hemlane, and MLS, use social media, community boards, and local business connections to reach a wider audience.Flexible Lease Terms: Offering shorter or month-to-month leases might appeal to tenants during this slower season.Local Property Manager: A local pro can tap into their network and help fill the vacancy faster.These steps should help you find a tenant despite the seasonal slowdown.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Open a corporation and start building business credit.2.Leverage Credit to Multiply Capital: With strong business credit, you can secure $50K to $250K in funding through business credit cards and lines of credit.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

They will be able to give you some sage advice that would work for your specific buy box.Johnathan - thank you for the tip.

Then a draw for mechanicals, then drywall/paint,and so forth.I have found that uploading pictures to a shared dropbox folder, with frequent status reports eases everyone's minds .I have used my credit accounts in the past and been stuck with the bill.

Paid off HELOC, paid off business credit ($70k) that was personal guaranteed.

Perhaps slightly higher from an alternative lender but definitely not from a credit union and expect much higher fees.