Miss the beer but not the weather!  

With interest rates rising and those of us with HELOCs with variable rates, what's the strategy that would help a Buy/Hold investor to weather these economy for the coming years?

If you forecast this sub market to see strong appreciation over the next several years, then this deal might still make sense for you.

Has the weather changed there to change the off season duration?

I was able to find a deeply distressed 2-family that allowed me to househack initially, as well as qualify for a higher loan limit since FHA loans like the 203k allow you to forecast your future rental income as your total income which ups your allowable loan amounts. 

Hey all! Recently brought  my first investment property. Originally planed to make it a 2x2 but now having ran into some complications. Old gas lines in this wall, steal 4” soil pipe through the house, load bearing su...

As far as timing goes, snow can slow you down some (depending on what you're doing (roofing, landscaping, etc.) and selling during the winter (November-February in most places) can be harder since not as many are excited to brave the elements to go look at houses.I don't have that problem in AZ, but have seen others get tripped up by the weather so try to avoid selling during the holidays if you can.If you have cash, use it.

The service wire from the weather head to the meter is frayed.

Are you going to forecast things? 

thank you for all your Rosy Forecasts!