People have been vacating their homes and renting seasonally for decades.

The following advice will be useful to you as you start your real estate investing journey:Learn for YourselfBegin SmallMake connections with novice and seasoned real estate investors.Consult with seasoned investors who can offer mentorship for advice.

Actually for seasoned investors (10 or more rehabs).

It's the small things that surprise guests and that get us great comments: an assortment of seasonings, crayons and paper, good books on the area,The one thing everyone seems to need:  great wifi. 

google "BiggerPockets seasoning period" and lots of relevant threads will come up.will there be a new appraisal? 

It would be good to learn from other seasoned investors.Thanks,Carolyn

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer, our diverse community warmly welcomes all.

And I was told the seasoning period is 6 months, not a year.

Random side note: Travel nurses seem to make the best renters and are good for covering quarters/seasons of life. 

Hi Chrissy, You may run into the 6 months seasoning required with most lenders.