Of course, there would be some downtime for turnover, but I'm confident the new tenant could move in 30 days after this tenant moves out.

Major surges for events like Grandmas, and downtime during some of the tough winter months.

The timing seems great too that you should not lose that much rent in down time on the unit because you will be able to focus on it and finish quickly during the summer. 

IN down times you may want to rent your home but in those developments if you dont live there it must be vacant.

Try listening to some Bigger Pockets podcast in your downtime.

Over the next few years, several tenants left on their own terms and we were able to take advantage of the downtime to renovate, and re-rent and market value. 100% rent collection rate thru covid as well. 

But isn't a HELOC or refi one way to keep the same property working for you rather than the losses associated with down time and commissions of transferring to a new asset? 

We disclose this in our listing as seen below:From our listing:Internet is provided; however, it is spotty (downtime to be expected and oftentimes completely out) (Starlink internet expected late 2022).

Focus on school and learn more about real estate during your down time.

Typical Lease-Option* You get an up-front non-refundable "option consideration," for the right of the "buyer" to purchase the house at some point in the future* You can typically get higher than market rent* As previously stated, typically the tenant/buyer treats the home better, since they feel they have some ownership interest* You benefit from any potential appreciation and/or can command a premium for the house with no marketing or downtime.* There are benefits to the tenant/buyer also.