However, the weather isn't an obstacle like on the mainland, so it's not as affected by seasons.

In my opinion right now I would weather the storm and get ready to go for it in a few months.

SO First 3.5 years we just made the normal payments -  then in 6 months I paid about $22.5K down towards principle, this year has been about $10K (So maybe a total of $30.5K) (current loan balance is now $89,950)  so far this year and Im trying to find a calculator to assess how many more years left and how much interest we have saved, a place to input forecasting, so if we add $25K per year towards Principle when the loan would be paid off, and something I can adjust the numbers if we make more principle payments or less. 

I know little about California, but here in the midwest grass goes completely dormant and looks dead during the winter months, and again if we have very hot dry weather in the summer.

I’m just encouraging you to be prepared at some point to weather the storms on repairs and capex expenses because they tend to come up.

You can also notify the office or a friend/family member to keep an eye on your rental while you are out of town.During periods of extremely cold weather, leave the cabinet doors open under the sinks, especially if they are on an exterior wall.

This can help investors weather the storm and avoid being forced to sell a property at a loss.Another strategy is to work with experienced property managers and partners who have weathered multiple real estate market cycles.

I typically run the numbers for worst case scenario - if taxes skyrocket, rents decrease, HOA hits owners with an assessment, maintenance increases, etc. and if I can weather that kind of storm, then I'm good.

Consolidated business forecasting (i.e. roll-up) and cash flow management.8.

Now say the return in year one is forecast at $360/year.