Just be patient and consistent.

Yeah, I've been trying to be patient, I get that winter isn't the best time to re-rent, but over 2 months seems like it's beyond all reasonable level of vacancy

Do I wait patiently with a "if it's meant to be" attitude?

We chose Loma Linda for rentals as it is a good market for student and patient housing because of the hospital right there.

Be patient and work harder.  

Just keep plugging away at your plan and be patient.

Be patient, the good deals are out there in the nice neighborhoods, you just have to keep your eyes open. 

. =/  I start getting income as soon as I close which is a great thing.. and with that I guess I can make a plan to pay those credit card loans with (16% intrest rate on 3 of them) .. be patient and save to invest ..down the road ill apply for the loan for another property..but this time ill be prepared.

Long term stuff seeing as how i am a very patient person.

Just be patient and the right deal will come along, and it'll be well worth the wait when you over deliver and/or if a downturn comes around and you out perform those folks that were more aggressive in their underwriting.