Your realtor should be the first source of guidance.For anyone here to provide you some guidance, you have to be more specific on the ask.There are always many things to consider when planning for different strategies.

I'm looking to sell my first home, which I've been renting out for the last 2 1/2 years -- I first contacted my property management company  for seller services, and they initially wanted a year exclusive selling rights.

It is hard to say without going through the entire underwritting process and most lenders give a range for rates and costs.

If I hold my interest rate to 7.25% and run my numbers, the ratio of rent to purchase price changes depending on the rental rate.

We were hoping to get agency debt on this to get the best rate.

Although there are advantages to waiting too, such as if interest rates continue to drop.

Pro Tip: Ask an insurance agent what your rate will be before you make that offer.

Hire a college students/or architect from other countries who can do 3d rendering at a very affordable rate (I pay $200 for 4 first time super realistic 3D renderings of the exterior, repeats are even cheaper) and do a number of elevation studies before you down select your exterior paint and finishes.  

You can reach out to my lender at First Bank for a great 2nd home loan 10% down.

It depends on a few factors: First, the fires.