You mentioned in this post that you don't have time/money to do the  quantities others are doing. 

As I mentioned I’m a new investor.

If you're looking to transact faster than that, then your only option will be private Buyers.Another alternative, other than the ideas mentioned above, might be to sell part of the land into permanent conservation. 

I would have personally waited a bit to list in the spring when things are hot and everyone is over-bidding. 

And wait and see.

You mention it "needs some work"?

You list your property on their sites and wait for them to have a need in the area.

Leverage is all about having lowest down payment while waiting for appreciation to multiply your DP.

Is there any other options anybody else would do or would you just wait 6-12 months to refinance to start on my next venture?

Someone else just mentioned him in another post that says he is mysterious and UTR.