I lived in Atlanta our winter are some what similar. have you consider on making your property  energy efficient not zero energy efficient but small percentage, Wrapping the boiler may help ,also suggest to your future tenants to get on  a flat rate with their utility company, Yeah they may pay more during the off peak seasons but at list they'll be able to budget, and you'll be able to market your rental unit as being energy efficient.

Hello BP,I currently own a 2/2 condo in a good 4 season vacation town in NH.  

Like some of the seasoned BPers suggested, build some cushion in your number just in case.

Hi my name is Ricky,I am fairly new to the game looking forward to meet some new and seasoned flippers/wholesalers.I am also ,I live in Orlando,FL.

I believe it would greatly reduce my risk by having a seasoned partner. thoughts?

I wish everyone a happy and healthy Holiday season.

If it's a great deal, you may be able to get a tenant in there right away and refinance in 6 months to a year, which is usually the "seasoning" period that banks require.Hope that's helpful, keep me updated on deals you do and how they go!

I would like to acquire the property possibly using a bird dog to find, then use hard money loan to obtain.This website seemed like it has many seasoned investors...I was hoping to get some advice on how to get started on the first one.

I am not a seasoned investor but with these high priced homes its a whole new ball game.

If I buy a house that has a fmv of $110k for $70k I dont have to worry about what the market will do, or hurracane season, or what Greenspan says etc.Just my .2CoolRide