I dont know about the Lake Conroe area but besides the summer rents in Galveston a great revenue stream in the off season is the winter transplants (Snow Birds) from up north on a monthly basis.

I wonder what is expected for this winter?

I did not expect them to respond so soon as this was over a holiday weekend, but money doesn’t sleep.

I had one guy get back to me days later to say he couldn’t get to me until winter.

First- we hate winters here and are looking for a second home where we can spend a couple months a year in an area where my wife grew up and we regularly vacation.

So a little about me....Married in 2014Moved to Raleigh NC in 2015 and do not miss Buffalo winters anymore!

red,for the price you are purchasing,this must be a up and down duplex,first before considering the utilities,you first should consider ,if that is the type of tenant you will be most confortable dealing with.side by side duplexes are more desired,and a more desirable tenant to deal with.where do not get me wrong,you can still make money with a up and down.you have to be more on top of your game.also with a up and down,you are dealing with older building.and you are right by separating the utilities, because one brutal winter will kill your profit.electric heat is by far most expensive way to heat.but the best thing i can say,watch the neighborhood,you can change the building,but you are stuck with the neighborhood,and if you would not live there.it will be hard to get a good renter.and good renters will turn a bad deal into a good one,if you get the building long term.also stick to your numbers,up and down go for last then listed price.where side by sides are the opposite.good luck,if you need help ,just down the road from you in appleton

Ohio is a state losing population and winters can be harsh and challenging for real estate investors, especially those residing in CA.  

In the winter, sales are usually slower and there is less competition.

@John WarrenHappy Holidays John, I need a GC for a 203k as well in the Beverly area.