That usually takes about 1 week to go to agreement depending on holidays and time of the year with vacations etc.Then you go to the purchase and sale stage.

I understand winter months are dead.

ac condensate leaking (not draining properly) would tend to show more during the summer, it wouldn't generate condensation during Winter months. 

You will have different issues depending on what time of year it is (winter, frozen pipes if not well insulated), spring and summer, water getting through windows or brick exterior that may need pointed or has bad lintels)....the list goes on.If your new to buying old properties I would recommend at least 3-5k in reserve to weather the first two years of repairs and learning how the property will perform.

It was needed or we would need a whole new road, removing the old and new pavement at 3 times the cost after this winter's snow and ice. 

Does anyone tip their PM during the holiday season?

So Just looked at a Property that is a fourplex with questionable tenants on a week to week rental basis some seemed good others not sure based on just a quick meeting of them.the sale price is 199,000rents are week to week one unit a $175 one at $185 and two at $200 to me these do seem a little low but we will use those numbers seems how thats whats in placethere is nothing on the house electrical meter so no cost therewould need a dumpster and small lawn triming and snowplow in the winter. figure 80 per month I feel although this would cashflow decently but just looking to the experts for advice at this point im waiting to hear what the sewer and water bill is for the property.

And is this a tough time of year for rentals due to the holidays?

I have a long road ahead of me, but with all of the incredible people a part of the BiggerPockets community I know I won't be alone.Happy Holidays!

I suppose they could give generic advice like, "The interstate allows the fastest speeds" or "try to avoid the northern states in the winter because of difficult road conditions."