*If you have downtime consider walking/riding through your neighborhood and get familiar with the type of homes there. 

@ Tim Gordon  I just finished my first deal and have some a few months to kill (down time while I save up for my next downpayment).  

You can look to take out a 30 yr fixed for flexibility during down times or when you need the cash flow for other reasons.

Feel free to message me downtime if you would like to meetup and discuss our visions.

You can always read as you invest since there will be down times when you can't do much anyway (like when waiting for a loan to be processed or when you're waiting to close on a property)

I also highly recommend the podcast, it's a great way to make any sort of downtime useful (commuting, sitting on the T, etc)Good luck!

If managed properly (which we also do for others) there really is very little seasonal down time.

If you provide, make clear, tech support = “have you tried unplugging it and plugging it back in” auto response via email only and no downtime will be at your detriment (ie: no deductions for drop in service).

I have an apartment right now that is occupied, but i can still show to prospective tenants, so there is very little down time.

In truth, buying a rental property with a solid tenant in place already is great, no down time means immediate cash flow!