I am creating an llc with a couple friends as we go into this new endeavor.

Looking to buy / invest in the Maryland/DC/Virginia area, within 40 minutes of DC, within the next couple of years.Looking to buy first home in next 1-2 years.

If you can hold on till first part of January the showings and everything else should pickup.This would be my action items: 1. hire a new agent that can sell the place, and get you numbers are rent and selling and sell the place. 2. be honest on the numbers you can get on an ARV so that you can sell it 3. start to get the conversation started with a couple lenders on what these numbers on refi would look like for you and this property 4. my suggestion would be to refi/rent before selling at a loss because if numbers work you can hold for a couple years then sell, but this is dependent on your cash position and liquidity of your situation. 

Also talk with an insurance broker and be upfront with them and ask for quotes on a couple on the market deals that would be similar to what you want.

I’m exploring the option of selling these notes and would love to get your insights on a couple of key points:Pricing Expectations:How much of the total principal should I reasonably expect to receive when selling these notes?

Wait a couple of years and use your investment knowledge/experience along with your equity to invest in other properties i.e. those located in less expensive markets.All the best!

He has a couple of STRs in St.

If married you can exclude $250,000 each in capital gains if your primary residence.  

Every single cabin I build is a deal I'm going to add 150k or more in equity (I've done a couple of larger ones that have 200k to 300k in equity) and anywhere from 5k to 10k a year in net profit by year 2. 

There are some lenders who specialize in lending for double closes and will basically send you the money for a couple days but I personally haven't done this and don't know what the charge.