I worked my *** off to own a firm so I could take 3 days off during tax seasons if I wanted to. 

(This does not apply to two or three-family owner occupied dwellings, motels, hotels, transients or seasonal tenants). 2) The new lease terms (1 year lease, rent increase per rent control, no subletting).

I was having a horrible time spending the remaining proceeds from a 1031 (roughly $31K) during the hot buying season in Buffalo.

I'm looking to get some input specifically regarding the appraisal considerations vs seasoning period on a cash-out refi or Heloc on a particular deal I'm working.Overview:Duplex - purchase price = $126kMarket price estimated ~$160-185k -based on comps past 90 daysI have the initial appraisal scheduled in two weeks, and closing shortly after (pending all goes well). 

I took a lot of hate from seasoned landlords when I started my business, maybe because I was instantly achieving the kind of cashflow it took them a lifetime to achieve?

But I have chosen to go back to the old model for our high season (Jan-March/April) and currently have guests paying $5800 per month for my 3/2 house with a yard and a pool.

I'm a seasoned land guy in Florida.

Personally I invest in the Southern half of the US bc they get much higher year-round occupancy rates which is how you make the big 💰💰💰Slow season in the south is that 6-week period when occupancy drops to 50%.

Landscaping is a good example - we eliminate flower beds, anything that needs regual maintenance, often remove some of the trees (think leaves), favor evergreens over seasonal plants, boxwoods and globular arbs are our favorite for along the front and mulch beds get replaced by stone.

Also waiting for a reply from my conventional lender about how to refinance, if they require seasoning.