This downtime could also be an opportunity to switch agents

The BRRRR method is a great strategy, but I have a concern.  Does the BRRRR method maintain itself during recessionary periods with high unemployment.  When you refinance and move the funds into the next property, it ...

There are always good deals on the market at any time, just more of them during down time. 

I have a couple of friends that attend meet-ups - I'll have to start attending more with them.I'm trying my best to keep myself occupied with REI material anytime I have down time.

The goal of the 50k is to cover TI,LC's, downtime of lost rent, attorneys fees, tenant rep broker commissions so when the space is released you are almost breakeven with the money.

@Sam Hickey Thanks for the additional info, I was browsing a bit on the USDA site but since their properties are mostly in low population areas I believe that wouldn't be great for downtime getting a tenant in.

Would have taken a week to get someone out there to charge you thousands, not to mention down time and hassles of dealing with next of kin, probate, etc.

@Bjorn Ahlblad the property is vacant so we will be able to screen our own tenants, but also have that downtime (ouch).

I will definitely listen to those tomorrow as I have some downtime and "peace and quiet";  thanks!

Any down time can hurt you.