Its likely that buyers will be more selective when choosing an agent because they now have to pay, and in the long run they will use someone more adequate, which can in turn help you.  

You can use an amortization table to figure out about how much is left on the original loan based on how long the DOT has secured the property.     

I’m a W2 employee that likes to buy and fix up short term rentals.

I like to keep long time that way I can gain more equity in next few more years.

This period of Short-TermRental Operation shall be specified by the property owner in the required LakeGeneva Short-Term Rental Application.

In terms of the realtor's preferred lender, that's up to your discretion. 

We have a short term lease agreement for 6 weeks. 

If I can get a deal to cash flow on long term rent with no money out of pocket in a great area I will buy that deal every day regardless if I am underwater  

If it works as a traditional rental, everything else is gravy on top.Those aren't the numbers that matter:Property ValueCash in (DP)Mortgage payment and term in yearsrentmonthly expenses 

This property is intended for long- term hold, providing stability and growth potential.