Hey @JT Green,@Edward Janowiak, & @Austin Allan sorry about the slow reply. 

As slow as I am, at least I was doing work on a daily basis and moving toward completion. 

The major down side with a slow increase is that you end up having tenants that can not afford to stay hanging on with late payments, non payments and ultimately evictions.  

I'm willing to put in the TLC and I understand that home purchases may be slow during the winter, which is coming, so I'm prepared for a good few months of holding costs.So, thoughts?

Did you change your investing style or slow down?

Most of the new homes I'm seeing are two-story, 3 and four bedroom, 2 to 3 bath with usually one half-bath on the main floor, full basements, 2 car attached garages.The market for more modest homes seems a bit slow due to the on-going employment and lending issues in the area.Rentals seem to not be empty very long at all, certainly, presumably for similar reasons: employment is soft and lending is a bit dear.Hoping you'll share your experiences.

Withdraw your eviction case because there's no one to evict - and file a civil court action for your non-payment of rent.  

If I have a lean year, my lifestyle stays the same and I just slow down on investing.

There really isn't a slow season for Disney parks.

Slow and steady progression to me seems more sustainable long term.