Property can be hard to rent in the colder months, particularly around the holidays.I do 12-month leases because it keeps me on track with inspections, rent increases, and other things.

Looks like it could potentially double the payment making it really hard to profit from the property and keep it up to the level it needs to continue having a decent asset.

I could go on about a few ways they misled me, but I'm trying to keep this first post somewhat brief.

it makes sense, it's long time process. i will keep looking. 

Just keep at it, and you'll find the right place.

These are the things along with having approrpiate level of insurance (property/builders risk and general liability) to keep you out of trouble, not merely creating an LLC. 

I don't ask for SSN and also personally have never provided/been pressured to provide them myself when I used to rent, and honestly don't want to open up liability for having to keep someone's SSN either.

Then, eventually, if you keep it up for 2-3 years the deals will just start coming to you.I can't comment on what's "better" when it comes to flipping, BRRRR, etc. because, again, I can't speak to your specific situation.

My IRR was starting to see some cracks and further rent reductions were needed to keep the tenant running. 

I will keep one for myself and rent out the rest 3 of them, either long-term or short-term.