Also, winter is coming my friend.

I needed the AWD for the 8 months of winter in Alaska.

So currently working a pretty seasonal job that is mostly off in the winter time.

I've seen foreclosures in my market start to increase in price but I think it will probably reduce in price over the winter.

I was concerned about bursting pipes during the winters, but it is a duplex in a highly desirable area so there will most likely be at least one unit occupied.

Since you are in NJ I will assume it is cold and wet in the winter.

Here in Southern Maryland a split foyer that needs a full rehab and mold remediation received 47 offers recently after it was placed back on the market after being pulled off the market in the winter.

A lot of people go on a winter vacation, go home to visit family, etc. so they're simply not around during the Christmas -> New Years time-frame.

I would like it to work for next winter.

Keep your finances tight, save like a squirrel preparing for winter, and just keep learning.You are 100% on the right track to financial independence.