In this case, Bank of New York Mellon has owned the property for several years, during which time they have performed maintenance, winterizing, etc. 

Hi All, I am ready and looking for what will be my 5th property, but I am unsure of how wary I should be of the winter months.

I am currently located in the Sanford/Lake Mary area and I am looking to invest around North-East Orlando (Possibly Lake Mary, Casselberry, Winter Park, Oviedo) but that is up in the air as I am still researching the area.

I have some money to get started but since the winter is coming I was hoping to do something maybe next spring.

I'll be looking for the next deal to invest starting over the winter, and I've learned to be flexible.

@Wayne BrooksAnd they returned on 10/7 and winterized the house...If they would just mow the property, I would complain nearly as much.

Summer and winter are full of tourists here - I Airbnb my other properties here, so I can tell that my estimates are very conservative.

This is your chance to show your GC's some love and send them some extra business for the fall/winter months (and also help out a newbie in the process), so I'd really appreciate whatever help you guys can provide.As always, thank you BP for your continued help with my budding REI adventure!

I'm spending a few months along the west coast of Florida this winter, north of Tampa, and plan to look at single family houses, as well as small multi-family properties.  

I am making a list of "Safety rules" for tenants to get their acknowledgment via DocuSign  before the winter :)))