I would like to purchase my first property at the start of 2021 a little after the holidays.

How are they supposed to know all the little details that can affect the house prices in this area.I have more but don't need to post as one giant block of text.

We will see a slow return to normal and then a spike back to it around the holidays.

Such a property might get both local Jews staying for Friday nights (because they walk to services and can't drive on shabbat ) as well as surge demand from Jewish families visiting for the many holidays.

Pick a property that you can afford, and don't try some giant renovation.

They also said they are still dealing with a large backlog from the holidays.

Well, the good news is when we see the headline " Tech Giant Revolutionizes RE Industry" Or "Big Box Realty is the new Uber of the RE world" we would have all learned something.  

I've gotten my best deals during the holiday seasons on properties that sat on the market for 6 months and I've lost the most money trying to raise properties from the grave.

Keep in mind that the listed nightly rate is usually the lowest nightly rate (for example, a weekday in the slow season) and weekends and holidays could be much higher.That research will get you an idea of what others are making, which is important to know.

Paint a red border around the garden and post giant "DANGER Keep Out" signs, then have the tenant sign a statement acknowledging they are aware of the potential danger.People can and will sue for just about anything.