These are just a few things that could happen.The Arbitrage person is not the owner of the property therefore has limited control over possible outcomes that may or may not happen.These are just the facts.

What was the outcome?

Be sure to utilize tools of the trade for the best information.

In the future when I start trading up to larger properties (50 to 100+ properties) I will likely sell off my current portfolio to condense my holdings to fewer parcels so that way my time is better utilized. 

On that scale we have a range of properties in our portfolio, even though I have started to trade out properties from the lower end back in 2014/2015, and some cashflow a little better - however, when you look at the total financial picture there is a lot more than cash flow: obviously appreciation, but also principal pay down, turn over rate and soft factors like tenant quality and with that turnover cost.RE's primary superpower is equity, cash flow is secondary.

clean up What was the outcome?

Let's trade info and help each other grow!

Also, added smart-deadbolt locks to each bedroom for extra security in house-hack situation.What was the outcome?

It is the game that creates excitement for me, esp if the outcome is a good one.  

While it is true that the time of year can influence market activity, as others have mentioned, there is usually a trade-off depending on the season.