But we're expecting a big cold snap/snow/ice storm tonight and all weekend, so, I'm worried about my pipes. 

They keep rent low, give gifts and homemade cookies for Christmas, make upgrades whenever the tenant requests,  accept all the late rent excuses, etc.The truth is, your tenant is not your friend.

I think this site may be geared a bit more toward the avid investor, rather that the weekend warrior type of investors with regular, RE carriersOn the other hand, for myself, watching the RE market is enjoyable for me.I have always attended open houses just to be nosey or nerdy, whichever you prefer. 

I can come to jacksonville on the weekends from orlando.

Work-  weekends or nights get a job stacking groceries or at the hardware store.  

@Jesse Streng Great that you want to invest in the Detroit area but I encourage you to come to the city and spend a weekend here to get a feel for the market.

And then you hit the christmas time. 

Over a weekend, with help from relatives, we gutted the interior.

Over a weekend, with help from relatives, we gutted the interior.

Over the course of a weekend—and fueled by beer, food, and sledgehammers—we completely cleared out the space.