At least in FL, coming on the market in the middle of winter may not be as much of s factor as it is up north.How much house and rehab are you considering doing, Stephanie?

However, I'm wondering if buying and rehabbing through the winter months in New England is a bad idea for a newbie?  

I will be in the area for the holidays when I will meet with a realtor or 2 to get a more in depth look at the neighborhoods in cities I am looking to invest in. 

Winter conditions can make Highway 95 very tough to navigate if you are unprepared. 

Should I wait and save the money needed for the 20% down (don't like waiting, winter may produce some good deals)?

But as Mark Twain said, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco."

It has code violations and it is owned by the bank. so it is a foreclosure. the property is in Winter Haven, FloridaPOLK County3 bedroom/ 2 Bath single family house1581 sq ft living area, with fire place Just market value is $116,858

Good thing is it's winter and inside jobs are what the guys want. 

I would give it another go on a flip but my concern is putting the property on the market during the winter months. 

They must have enjoyed their holiday.