The owner has taken it off market and I'm just trying to explore my options of selling it off market for a deeply discounted price.  

Welcome to BP - this is a great platform to initiate your real estate journey.Dive into comprehensive guides, connect with experienced professionals, and explore a wealth of opportunities that can help you achieve your real estate goals. 

Have you worked on any entitlements yet, or are you exploring both options?

These companies invest for long term growth.Here's why exploring these options could be a win:Less competition: Fewer investors might mean you snag a better deal.High growth potential: Up-and-coming areas can offer excellent appreciation alongside decent cash flow.Unique opportunities: Discover niche markets with specific tenant needs, like student rentals or corporate relocation hotspots. 

To access your home equity without selling, you can explore options like a home equity loan, a line of credit (HELOC), or a cash-out refinance.

I would love to explore the rest of the US - if I had the money.

You'll want to explore this with your accountant and see what side of the fence they are.What is more a concern to me is your plan to let the property sit for a couple of years and then move in. 

I haven't explored too many areas further south of Orlando yet like Kissimmee, Lake Nona, and other areas around there to really say.

I've done a lot of research on this topic as both an investor and as one who assists other investors in exploring this strategy.

There are 7 different volcanos to visit and explore.