We even have a wildlife contract at our Lake House.

Over price your flip and you sit on market for months, break even, or worse case take a loss. 

I would even venture to guess that it is not a simple letter to the lender or trade that gets a lien release.   

unfortunately, they're not great at generating immediate, W2-replacing cash flow, even if you paid all cash, which is also something i would not recommend.if you want to dip your toe in the water and buy one - great. 

@David O'Brian make sure you understand all the costs involved in maintaining a license or possibly find a broker who pays them all for you if that’s even available.

The one in Maine is a 3-unit while the other two are singles.

Engaging in a variable rate commission and not disclosing it (essentially making the playing field even so everyone knows the rules) is a violation of the NAR code of ethics, and in many states, a violation of the law. 

Even if it is a short term loan   Tarik I dont think she said she was refinancing i think she said she is looking to finance so probably an purchase money loan

My eventual plan is to scale - do most have a single financial LLC with its own checking account and each rental LLC finances go through that one?

Specifically single family, assuming the property fits their buy box.Thanks in advance!