I am an seasoned real estate agent and affordable housing compliance manager in NYC with some experience in the Hudson Valley Area.

I've stuck with the tried and true reasons I've heard to keep my search ranking high (quality photos, stellar reviews, updates to my listing) and that helps but in slow season, when I'm not willing to cut my rates as much as some of my competitors, it can be a ghost town.  

I adjust pricing based on demand, like raising rates during peak season or local events, and lowering them in slower months to stay competitive.

What’s your occupancy rate during peak and off-peak seasons?

Then after the units are stabilized (perhaps with some seasoning), you could get a bank/HML to refi this up for 75%-80% of the ARV.  

I am assuming you know about this, but you may want to consider doing something like a Wally Wrap so that you have an asset to show your next lender prior to your note seasoning.

If you don't meet that 12 month seasoning requirement and/or want to hold the property under an LLC, a debt service loan may be a better option.

hey man, yeah Im working on it now that the holiday season is over.

When it starts to rain in monsoon season, put your galoshes on. ;-)

Not looking to rent it out in the off-season currently.