And the simple task of directing the money to be sent to a second title company would constitute you having constructive receipt of the funds. 

Now, we do live in a small town, touristy area that does lack in nicer/unique short-term rentals. 

If you're up to the task, listing on Zillow or Redfin will be your best bet.There are numerous studies that show listing on the MLS will not only get you more net proceeds but also eliminate the liability from you as the owner by using a third party to sell the property.

I don't have any answers for you Holli but I'm commenting so I get notifications when others reply to this as it sounds like a unique project and I'd love to hear more!

I truly have a unique situation as one of my mentors mentioned so I am trying to see what the best decision to do with what I have is.

CA and NC seem to have the most unique rules that I've come across, especially the non-refundable due diligence money in NC.

My business partner and I focus solely on making properties unique.

When you’re pressed for time or eager to start a project and need things to move faster, consider outsourcing tasks for efficiency.Overall, I think you should go back to the drawing board, build a specific and optimized list, and market to it consistently.

I'm in contract on kind of a unique property. 

To me, that's like saying if you own a small business and you hire someone you delegate tasks to, you are "micromanaging" if you oversee their work from time to time.