I'll be shopping around for my first Rental once the weather gets warmer.

Or most recently, we were pushing rents 200$ above previous rent and didn't respond quick enough when we finally got some resistance and dropped to 75% occupancy temporarily.

The weather here in middle GA is conducive to termite activity. 

So, any advice on weather I should jump in to find a deal now vs. wait until I get to my four-year destination  is greatly appreciated.

…always uncomfortable, met with some resistance and angst…not standard procedure for them....I know agent is paid by seller ahead of time, and of course I want to work with that agent to get credit on any property they look at, on-going, if offer not accepted, dont want anyone getting screwed or wasting their time, treated unfairly, etc,, but must a buyer sign a legal contract with an agent/agency to make an offer to go into contract with seller?

Then depending on weather and l;andscaping...My marketing plan was always march...

Third, you need to pick a strategy to can sustain for 6-12 months to get accurate data to determine weather it’s good in your market or not.

Find the path of least resistance where STRs are concerned and get some!

Location takes into account many factors including: local economy, business climate, jobs, proximity to schools, quality of schools, crime, weather, neighborhood, walk-ability, drive-ability and the list goes on.The market is hot right now for multi-family, so someone selling a property knows there is high demand.

Im debating weather or not I should find a private lender or get into a partnership.