Hard money loans are another option for short-term financing, especially if you're looking at fix-and-flip opportunities.

It felt like everyone I found were self-serving, looking to line their own pockets, or not willing guide because of fear of competition.

This way, you build income-generating assets first while keeping future options open.

Your suggestion to list on open market likely is the best option for the OP.  

Check out https://legaltemplates.net/form/lease-agreement/termination/...They have more options.

My vote is option one.  

I still think that the appreciation question boils down to the "Do people with options want to live here?"

So just weighing options when I do purchase in a month or so. 

Quote from @Micheal Smoke: Hi, my name is Mike Smoke, and I'm an aspiring real estate investor focusing on multifamily and Section 8 properties in the U.S. as the barrier to entry is much much lower in terms of price compared to Canada and Funding options. 

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