During these months, people are less likely to move due to the holidays, colder weather, and the school year.

No, it isn't poverty of the pocket book that limits people, it's poverty of belief that they can become someone.

Unfortunately you are going to get different answers from different people, especially from Realtors trying to solicit business in their market.What I have been noticing is that even in landlord friendly markets, prices are high.

I agree with this answer, people always forget about the material participation requirement that goes in tandem with REP status. 

It is funny as the OTAs are trying to get people to stay on platform, but are giving everyone every reason to go off platform.

I, and likely most people on here, would recommend finding a mentor in your area that has sor hands on experience with REI or property management.

Hardware is a personal preference and you’ll likely turn off some people with your choice.

I've been doing mailers to find off market properties for about a year, and I'm curious what works out in the Orlando area for other people. 

First, build the actual business in theory with a brand.Second, go to every real estate investor meetup in the area and see if this is something that people would pay for and if so, how much.

They are only "disastrous" when people use them improperly, which can also happen with a city sewer system.