Quote from @Pat Arneson: Yes, sometimes they have a ton on their plate and need to sell some off, and sometimes there is a better spread in their eyes wholesaling the deal verse flipping it.

Santarelli allegedly purchased from a government auction from the bankruptcy trustee and relaunched online.

Many mortgage shops do NOT allow their loan officers to also be RE agents on the same transaction to much of a conflict of interest. 

Please be aware that all national homebuilders, and I would assume solar developers as well, will want enough time in the contract to conduct substantial due diligence, rezone (if needed), and get all required land development permits in place before closing on the land. 

What's the best way to use the cash on hand?  

With just 5% down (yes, I paid PMI initially), we moved into the main bedroom, used the small first-floor room as my office, and rented out the other three bedrooms on Airbnb and Furnished Finder.

I'm in a small town with nobody to really network with on a regular basis.

Would it beat what you are getting on the 65k property?

@Anthony DiSanzowhy not stay within driving distance to be hands-on? 

Did not know about tools on how screan tenants.