I'm also curious how consistent the market is or if it's mostly seasonal / event driven.  

If you do those things consistently you will be ok.

Right now we require two incomes in order to afford the mortgage and looking to downgrade/rent for a while and be a single income household so wouldnt be able to pay the mortgage for the house unless its being consistently rented on FF.

The best model is the one you use the most and understand the most and that comes from consistency and repetition.

My "moving" consists of half riding my bike, half bodyweight exercises like push ups, pull ups, body squats, planks.

They come as they come, but it takes consistent searching and creativity!

Purchase price: $2,175,000 Cash invested: $2,175,000 Our most recent purchase consists of seven four-plex, and an additional 2 acres zoned multifamily.

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

I usually look through several places but one of the most consistent tools I've used to do a quick check on potential rental rates is Rentometer.

I set up a model or chart to make the screening process easier and more consistent.