Since I am in an area that contends with winter I would suggest you look at the same time frame to have all your leases end.

However, how does one generate positive cashflow when one must contend with heating large houses, the upkeep of old and large Victorian Homes and rehabbing them?

You are an instant contender for my First Annual Weekly Funny Funny Comments Award Show™.

Every place has something you will need to contend with.  

In your shoes ... well, I'd not be contending with 1.5m of snow, but that's another story...  

Cleveland is a low cost area, we only have moderate traffic, have the Rock Hall, a world class medical facility in the Cleveland Clinic, World Series contending Indians, Champion Cavaliers and plenty more. 

I contend that wholesaling is the equivalent to a net listing, and net listings are illegal in most states.

Many DRE's contend that transactions involving financially distressed Seller's are to be more closely scrutinized because they have much more to lose than a traditional seller.

tough to know ...but  on a  scale of  1 to 10 ...I would  guess it  will be  8+  and probably  annoying for any occupant to contend with  

Otherwise, you will have to contend with the fact (or not so fact) that you are poor (maybe not) and cannot afford the VIP treatment.The preying coaches awaits in the sidelines.