Investors typically won't care that you're representing the seller and others will prefer that you're direct to seller.Listing it on the MLS will get the most inquiries for the property.

Once you get through move in, the day to day management is pretty hands off and easy (famous last words, but so far, so good).Other than that, get a second opinion/eye from someone you trust - preferably a professional designer - on the furnishings and design.

They prefer owner-occupants, but like local investors.

My preference is Single Family, although I currently own some mobile homes, some parks, and some small multi-family as well as notes on land and houses. 

Any active duty base is preferable.    

I know nothing about ME law specifically but I assume that can be done in accordance with local customs… Either by obtaining a court-certified copy of the original easement and re-recording it with all of the required signatures OR recording a confirmatory deed of easement which spells out the error and corrects it by including everyone who should have signed the original. 

Just depends on your risk tolerance with the fixed or variable rate preference and which makes more sense for cash flow. 

If they are able to remove the term it will be dependent on the loan underwriting requirements, not because they want to keep you as a banking customer.

My plans in Charelston SC that tend to be custom will take 60 to 90 days and cost 10k or so. but they still get check sheets to..

Are you not able to make up the difference with the HELOC and the rentals or would you prefer not to?