It'll be refreshing to connect with some agents that are breaking down the analytical side of things. 

I typically spend the first month doing a refresh then market hard for a month before I finally have a qualified tenant then usually have them in the following month to placate their prior landlord.

Leaving a unit vacant in the winter yes it sucks you are likely to face difficulties with tenant selection but it can be done and will take more effort definitely.I say look on the bright side get that unit ready for a refresh and a rental increase!

., about Akiyas in Japan.One of the requirements for a Japanese's Business VISA is 5M yen, or about $30k proof of capital for the business.

Not much you can do about the Japanese yen being devalued or some such thing5) short answer is no, though there are some exceptions which are convoluted and not worth going into at low volume. 

I would just do the 6 month renewal to keep them in there since you plan to move in at the end anyway...you'll likely want some time to refresh/rehab before you move back in anyway.

All properties are on target to 2x rents and have upside for the investor willing to add value (amenities, decor refresh, updated photography).

Your income 280-300 covers all your housing, credit card, cars, student loans, Japanese properties, then the CO property needs to cash flow as a market rental not short term (without any experience). 

Spend your free time refreshing your memory about the area's topological features with Google Maps and Google Earth.

It's very refreshing to see a woman who is very clear about her worth so I give you big props for that!