During peak seasons, you can maximize income with STR, and when things slow down, MTR for guests like traveling nurses can provide steady cash flow.

Then network with seasoned flippers to learn creative financing.

In some states, particularly those with warmer climates and robust population growth, seasonality plays a less significant role.

It’s very seasonal here and the only months I’m actually paying the mortgage in full is during high season in summer.

I know several investors that have done this and all they do is complain during tax season.

For example, I didn't even think to ask about the "leasing season" in Fayetteville, AR because I'm from Los Angeles--every day is leasing season over there.

Hi,   In Muskegon more specifically, to note for seasonality of this. 

In the only building I have bought that had tile there was a lot of cracking and chips due to seasonal foundation shifts and the chipping due to tenant damage.

Now enjoying "retirement" he loves to assist other new and seasoned investors down the path of financial independence through real estate investing.The Thursday meetup is quite similar and consists of several local investors who can attend when they are free. 

We'll see how 2025 starts Winter season.