This is going to be "City Specifc" in my opinion.

"Something in the door" doesn't sound real in my opinion.

I'm not trying to time the market. ..just interested in people's opinions for me it was based on my experince I started in RE in 1975 and the 10 year cycle seemed to hold true right up to the GFC at least on the left coast..

If you’re not satisfied with your current attorney’s approach, it may be worth seeking a second opinion to explore other strategies or angles you might not have considered.Next, focus on compliance with housing codes and tenant protection agencies like DCF.

So yes, you can fix and flip, or hold as a rental, or whatever.Thank you, so market auction is the best option in your opinion?

The best ideas are the ones that make financial sense.One opinion...hope this helps (and that you're warm in this crazy weather we're having here in Florida).Best.

Have you asked any agents in the area for their opinions of value?

I've looked into the one-stop shop tools, but none are quite as good as these individual tools yet in my opinion. 

Best of luck on your journey, the DMV in my opinion is still one of the strongest markets in the US to get started in.  

Well, this my opinion, if you like unpredictability, constant change and people/contractors with no regards to you or your property then "YES" flips and STRs are the way to go...LOL....I love it!!!