I'm still not able to rent for higher, just same as before considering the down season during winter and changes in market- There were few options as far as where to install, I decided to go with next to kitchen sink- Additional thing I decided to do/pay for is replace the sump pump, as the existing sump pump was too small to handle a 1-bedroom basement per plumber. 

Last year's summer bookings were specatcular (offseason/winter/fall) have been cold as ice with almost no bookings.  

It allowed him to keep him and his guys busy during the slow winter season and probably to have work to do during other periods of bad weather.

For Winter 2024, more affordable Midwestern and Northeastern markets dominated the Top 20 list, with Ohio alone taking 5 slots.

Best, Brandon  Hi Brandon,You didn't wait until retirement before heading south for winter? 

Thanks to all who've responded - these are all good thoughts and great advice.The only timeline for completion is that the house is just sitting there and I'm paying taxes on it and will be paying to keep it heated this winter. 

I might try to time it with one of my breaks (3 weeks each in summer and winter) so I can focus on the rehab.How? 

A lot of people in this market swear that it's still going to get higher, while a few financial "experts" seem to think that "winter is coming" (a correction).Besides the regular investment strategies (which I'm starting to implement soon), I really have the bug to put that FHA to work and get started (this would be my 2nd property, first is already a rental in Austin), I just think I'm missing something and I'd like your opinions. 

If you are going into the winter months it's good to have it tenanted.

I was concerned about the potential electric bill because winters in Wisconsin can be pretty brutal.In reality I kept the temperature at a comfortable level and never had an electric bill that went higher than $90 to low $100s.i loved it.