In addition to the ~$40 a month profit I make (after subtracting repairs, downtime between tennants, etc), I'm gaining equity, and it's been quite the learning experience.In the end, 40 bucks is 40 bucks, and when I sell hopefully I'll be able to make a profit on that as well.

I had a fire in a 6 family, 6 months down time - everything was covered - nice and smooth and no hassles.

These are uncharted rivers we're going down. Time

I wanted to apologize for the downtime tonight.

Being a mom is a full time plus job with a lot of random down time.  

. #2, the work-life balance is great and I technically only work half the year and while at work I have a ton of down time.

Like is starting in the winter going to lead to a lot of down time?

You will be in a perfect position when you return to purchase an investment property.Use your down time to learn all you can about the best  way to deploy your hard earned money.

My logic could be flawed here, so curious to hear opinions of others.Because FL is one of those cool states where RE tends to appreciate fast in the good times, it also can tank pretty hard in the down times. 

I only listen to Biggerpockets podcast while driving now, and in my down time when I used to watch mindless television I am watching youtube videos, practicing running numbers, checking COMPS, and trying to prepare to the best of my ability to not come off like a complete and total amateur when I approach one of you lenders on here with a deal I firmly believe will be mutually beneficial.