Continue reading, listening to podcasts (like BiggerPockets), and connecting with seasoned investors to soak in as much as possible.2.

The flexibility of your location near a major hospital opens up a lot of potential to experiment with different rental strategies to see what works best.One thing to keep in mind, especially right now, is that we’re heading into the "slower" season for rentals.

Unless you have very small apartments or with strange layout, I think you should be shooting for higher rents in this neighborhood which would probably make the decision for you to just go ahead and get the rehabs done before next year's high demand rental season.

It’s a gamble, but just looking for ideas from more seasoned real estate minds.

I've got a clsoe contact.. a seasoned realtor down there who's helped investors navigate the post-storm market successfully.And hey, if you ever want to chat about investing in other markets like Phoenix, where I've been helping folks find great opportunities, or even places like Austin and San Antonio, I'm all ears.

You seem like a seasoned investor, but many folks hold the properties all in their own name and while you can do an LLC transfer, being able to "wipe" your portfolio and start a new as a smarter investor then when you started is really nice if you can do it in a tax efficient way 

And if you're investing in a syndication that typically produces K-1's late in the tax season (such as a GP fund) this can make things very tight and/or cause extra tax bills from having to do estimates extra tax work with your CPA.  

Here are a few thoughts I have:Market Research: I’m willing to dedicate time to researching potential properties and analyzing market trends to help identify lucrative deals.Networking: I aim to build relationships within the local real estate community, which could open doors to new opportunities for us all.Project Management: My military experience has equipped me with strong organizational and logistical skills that could help streamline processes and improve communication.I would love to hear from seasoned investors about their thoughts on partnering with someone who may not have a financial contribution upfront.

It's busy season right now in the Smokies - your losses will be significantly higher when the beginning of next year rolls around. 

And one of the things I've been told is that there is no seasoning for refinancing which contradicts what you said about the two year period.