I am fairly new to MTR and was curious what vacancy and lead times tend to look like around this time of year?

Tankless WH cost has dropped significantly, they tend to last longer and are less prone to leaks but the initial switch might require upgrading the gas line with potential higher installation price tag.

He mentioned in his post how he spoke with three law firms and none of them agreed with his asset protection approach and was looking for referrals for someone who would agree with his strategy.

I can provide referrals if needed. 

And the renters tend to be "easy" with the MTRs, too.I've met so many wonderful investors here in the Twin Cities!

Some areas may still be good to invest in even with global uncertainty.Interest Rates – Try to get a good mortgage rate now, as waiting for rates to drop could be risky.Cash Flow – If the rental income covers your costs and gives a profit, it's a good sign to buy.Long-Term Thinking – Real estate tends to grow in value over time, even if there are short-term changes.Rather than holding off, look for deals that make sense for your goals now.

@Michael CliffordRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

And at the end of the day there is very little residual or referral business  .. 

@Jyotin GautamYou might be able to do it as you have explained it without being licensed, but if you are going to start a business of making referrals/finders fees, why limit yourself?

Heavy duty, old fashioned machines that don't have motherboards or other electronics that tend to burn out.