If all else fails and we still end up with vacancy during the winter, start to market the unit earlier prior to turnover.

Luckily both sites collect the taxes for our place.Our little town did implement a 1% tax that I have to pay separately.

Moreover, local governments may offer new incentives to developers to keep interest alive during this pause, such as tax abatements or infrastructure investments.ConclusionWhile the BlueOval City delay has caused uncertainty, it hasn’t changed the long-term outlook for the region’s real estate.

It seems that investing in improvements while I still live in the home wouldn't be tax deductible.

I've never been amenable to systems that insist on a monthly tax on my business.

This is relevant for multiple reasons 1) appreciation is where the real wealth is generated in RE 2) real estate has tax advantages over cash flow 3) in CA property tax increase is capped.  

We don't have the Midwest weather, high property tax, old homes, high insurance, high maintenance, or state income tax.

Every deal is different, and every person is looking for different marginsAfter Repair Value (ARV) - Rehab Costs - Purchase Price - Fees (holding costs, closing costs, selling fees) = Net Profit (before taxes).Are you ok with the net profit based on how long it's gonna take from start to closing? 

@Randall King If you find the property isn't performing well, a 1031 exchange would defer the tax and concentrate that equity into something that has a greater cash flow potential, like what @Corby Goade said.

Tax autos out of existence.