Whether you are new to investing or an old seasoned pro, I think you will find Jeff's no-nonsense approach to investing to be very unique and safe. 

However, I've probably missed the best season to put someone new in the house. 

Most manufacturers will increase prices just before the building season (March time frame for KC).

She claimed she had done all these short sales but couldnt figure out how to legally manuever around the whole 90 day seasoning issue lenders like to use.

I would buy a diversified portfolio of performing notes that are well seasoned and have good LTV ratios.Should be able to get 150k a year in income off that but you will pay taxes. 

Yes, we too try to schedule work during the slow season for the different vendors, for some that means winter, for some that means summer.

I was semi lucky that I have a lot of sand and just starting the winter planting season so I was able to hand broadcast winter grass seed right before a rain and have nice green yards quickly. 

On the "agent's side" of the MLS you'll have more than enough analysis tools available to sliver your market and dice out what you might be interested in.

Hopefully in less time :) and began to improve my process with help from seasoned investors who are open to sharing their success stories like yourself.Thx

The spring/summer moving season is approaching, and I would assume that you could re-rent your place quickly.