I think we’re many students go wrong is that they feel like they are buying a training that will be their silver bullet and no further learning will be needed after that.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Just a one week shortage will cause a price ripple that will last for months going into building season.  

Yes you will need a 6 months seasoning period, but by the time you got the work done, a tenant moved in - the 6 months will be almost over.

Last two years I averaged $4300 for the season.

I would love to hear from fellow seasoned investors who can relate to my sentiments in our current economic and real estate conditions.

You rarely will get both (at least not right now in this current market).If you want to explore different opportunities within various areas of the Valley, get a seasoned investor-friendly Realtor who is competent. 

I hear this even in popular podcasts like Thanks for Visiting where they recently have been interviewing very seasoned, successful MTR hosts and keep asking 'but what about the risk of squatters??'

The heating bills were lower last year but it was a milder season.

Interested to hear from both seasoned pros, and people who got into this area of investing recently.....