I have a question on opinions re: whether it is advisable to get a brokers license for MLS access. 

Are there, perhaps, better located new or existing subdivisions that would be able to offer nearby parks, shopping, restaurants, access to a lake, etc.?

Info On Property:- $260k- 10 Acres, wooded lot/old growth w/pines, mostly flat, dirt road access, in between two devolved lots- Just over a mile from a classic Maine beach, in a beautiful coastal area close to many beaches and Portland, ME- HOA allows 1 dwelling, no subdivisions.- Neaby homes sell for around  $600k, and towards $1M- Property on the market for over a yearQuestions:What’s a good way to organize thoughts on a deal that goes from wooded lot to selling the home?

Portland is very commutable and the surrounding areas offer great places to live with access to all of the amenities you could need (hiking, biking, beaches, skiing, hunting, fishing, etc.).If I can help you in any way, I would be happy to.

I have access to off market houses I believe not very many people do if any at allHow did you finance this deal?

I’m stuck about whether I should keep it as a long term rental and do a cash out refi to access the equity in order to get another property (preferably a multi family) or if it’s better to just sell it.

I’ve messaged several lenders and was told that with an F1 visa I would need to put a 40% down payment in addition to other restrictions.Would you know if this would change on an H1B visa or if there is another option that would give me access to better rates or allow me to put only 20% down?

@Kevin Ekmark, What's working well for me is to set up a separate savings account from a different bank so it's not easily accessible.

Have you ever thought about just doing a HELOC so you could just access the mortgage, refinance the newly purchased house six months later, pay back the HELOC, and then have instant access to that money again?

Deeded water access in a popular vacation rental area.