I think the winter market concerns are really primarily only really worrying if you are looking at a larger SFR attracting families to due the "school year" issue - but other types of strategies I don't think its as much of a concern

Fit buy box of A or B rated school that will appreciate over time.

You decided to become a real estate agent.You went to school, bought your books, passed your exam, got hired by a broker, ordered business cards and took a head shot.

Quote from @Craig Sparling: I consider myself an old school fundamentals guys. 

Quote from @Rhyse Andrews: @Erin Helle1) try to squeeze in some tutoring sessions for mid terms/finals before schools go on break.2) set up EIN and a business bank account  Love it. #2 won't take long at all (less than 2 hours total) and will set you up nicely for next year!

Rural town but within walking distance to an elementary school, a high school and a nice restaurant.

I did have a relative living there and my wife went to school there so I had some familiarity with the city. 

@Matt Powers  Have you done any training, schooling in real estate investing? 

Like Marcy i am investing in areas away from there in the better school districts. good luck. 

Roberts High School.