Condos are low maintenance, but you have the HOA fees.  

Once you complete the project you can refinance (without seasoning) for the purchase price + actual repairs done.    

I certainly wouldn't say I would expect a large amount of inflation in house prices but inventory is low and prices are fairly high (for the area) right now.

She totally came off as low maintenance during our screening, but were complaining about everything after she moved in.

Hey guys,I am looking at getting a jump start into the flipping and the low money down aspect of real estate.

I've seen it happen too often - investors using brains are no match for home buyers using hearts.At any rate, there is no reason for you to rehab the tenant-occupied unit beyond basic liveable condition since the rent will be low.  

Lawn care is really low, you're gonna spend $35/week.

I can agree with the low number, but, not the high one, even in the Palma Ceia area where I had to Duplexes that I had to Short Sell after the 2008 Economic Collapse.

(Never seen a frozen pipe in my life.)2)  Is there a significant drop in the tenant pool during the cooler seasons?  

I'm curious as to how most seasoned investors who have completed these type of deals would approach the seller.