Finally, I would like to thank everyone else for your replies I know I expressed gratitude in each of my replies but honestly thank you, everyone, all your replies were beneficial, obviously I am just at the tip of my endeavor but I am going to now focus all my energy using the great opportunities that have been laid out for me using the feedback everyone in this forum has shared!

@Gash Nookala,Renting can indeed be slower in winter, but here are some tips to boost interest:Enhance Listing: Ensure your listing has detailed descriptions and high-quality photos—consider professional photography if needed.Competitive Pricing: Double-check local comps; even a slight price adjustment or incentives (like a reduced deposit) could attract more interest.Broaden Marketing: Beyond Zillow, Hemlane, and MLS, use social media, community boards, and local business connections to reach a wider audience.Flexible Lease Terms: Offering shorter or month-to-month leases might appeal to tenants during this slower season.Local Property Manager: A local pro can tap into their network and help fill the vacancy faster.These steps should help you find a tenant despite the seasonal slowdown.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Have you worked in this area before, or do you have any tips for someone just getting started?

The kids were OK but the mother, who was really the payer, was a major hassle.

Any advice, tips, words of wisdom I am open ears!

And if bridge loans is the best for this strategy, what tips would you guys suggest when using it. 

Here's a tip that I've learned being in this business for over 40 years.

Allen, you mentioned your kids going to college.

Anyone could suggest any tips, resources, or builders/contractors they had worked with?