Happy to chat and help you compare your options.

Trying to keep things simple with long-term single family rentals til I hit my conventional limit then will try different strategies with different funding options.

I would suggest setting "instabook" to "off", allowing one of the more flexible cancelation options, and having a minimum stay in line with your local ordinances.

I do not have enough information to casually advise you as to your best refinancing options.

In other words held for steady cash flow.My VARIABLE (note) PORTFOLIO consists of more active/speculative notes - non performing notes I purchased at discount to principal owed; notes I hope to “work” for enhanced ROI, real property I “purchased” with a leaseback option to repurchase, and defaulted notes I purchased planning on eventually taking ownership of the real estate, as well as notes I created that don’t have current payments but provide a guaranteed return plus an equity “kicker” when the property is sold. 

She in not supposed to be involved with Real Estate.

Without my wife's direct involvement, I think some of our homes would have struggled to stay afloat.   

If, for example, you are lending money, which involves few transactions, then select a custodian that charges by the transaction.

Charleston is a great place to start, and keeping your options open is a smart move.

I just received two different verbal offers that I'm willing to accept, but don't want to waste time with someone whose deal may fall through.What are my options to enter into a contract with someone who is qualified?