It's almost and automatic slot machine.  ;-)  The roof is next, probably in 5 years or so.  

I check my "competitors" from time to time and there's a lot of empty slots in their calendars for the late spring and summer, just like mine.

It's not like you are stuck in some hourly or professional job with income slots that you are wedged into.

Take them out to lunch and show them nice glossy pictures with testimonials from someone who is in their slot in life and see how they respond. 

It'd be great if you left thoughts there - i'm trying to get more replies - so that more people leave their replies too.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/67...From L to R - My wife, Judy, Parker Jr (PJ), myself, and Kyle - in Horseshoe Slot Canyon, AZ, in July 2018

1. you're right in the new ones from developers don't produce any cashflow. you might want to look at the secondary market to get better yields as the properties are already built and can cashflow right away. also easier to see comparable rents in the same development. check bank repos, distressed sellers and the like. you might also want to get a parking slot for added income as they can be leased out separately. it's also quite difficult to sell without one should you decide down the road. developers usually have an in-house leasing team to handle property management which we use for some of our properties.  

.$10 Also, a variety (1"-2.5")of drywall screws, construction screws, and some drywall anchors.6in1 screw driver, that has 1.large phillips, 2. large slot/flat head 3. small phillips 4. small flat 5.1/4 nut setter 6. 5/16 nut setter.$5MOST IMPORTANTLY!

This is an app that allows prospects to schedule a time slot for viewing the property based on my team's availability that was preset.  

Now if I had another tenant ready to go and slot straight in, then sure, I would consider refunding him some rent. 

I leave a note in the door slot that says:  "Make sure you keep paying...We know where you live.