However, seasonality still exists and the summer is low season.

PMI is relatively low. .2-.23 for most of my clients.

Many investors don't realize they've agreed to dump more money into the syndication if it runs low on cash (capital call).

Real estate's low liquidity can complicate required minimum distributions (RMDs).

They proved to be a low risk, low cash requirement to get some traction. 

@Elisha Johnstoni'd house hack where you live first.and if you're serious about investing in Ohio, make trips to Ohio.do not buy a random property solely because of its low purchase price. that will set you back.good luck.

By the time Spring comes around, they are used to the new rent.I have low turnover in part because my rents lag the market.

Here is south Florida the market is so competitive prices are going up so fast with low inventory.

For example, I am a little concerned about some aspects of the business cycle recovery and a potential for a double-dip so I lean toward the safest part of capital stack which is debt (or low-debt equity).

It's typical to sell 40k programs to people after the free or low money get together.