Yes, on paper you can do it, and seasoned investors with very close ties to the area are also successful. 

Immediately started making minor improvements, due to hurricane season decided to remove one tree and trim a huge oak tree at the other location. 

So many hosts in the area do not, and just lost all their income for the season!

After the seasoning period, buy another fourplex and move into it while renting out your old apartment.

How easy is it to find banks/lenders that offer cash-out refinancing with short or no seasoning periods?

#3 is a rule every new real estate investor (and many seasoned, including at times myself) need to remember.

I came in the middle of high season (11/1) and I was 43% in Nov, 64% in Dec.

However, since you mentioned this is a mid-term rental strategy, make sure to factor in vacancy rates, seasonal demand, and potential furnishing costs, which can be higher than long-term rentals.What you may also want to consider:Exit Strategy: If rates don’t drop within 12-18 months for your refi, what will your backup plan look like?

@Brandon Craig, it sounds like you got your answer from two very seasoned individuals. 

I was advised by a (seasonal flipper) that I should transfer but now I am not so sure if this is what’s best.