If you have a lot of equity that you can use for the next property, that’s a great way to build your portfolio, make sure the potential rents would have no problem paying the mortgage.

Most agents have no clue how to help investors.

The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

I'm happy to help answer any STR specific questions, but personally have no presence in the area  you mentioned, howvere, I suggest reaching out to @Alyssa Czopor as she has a successful one in VT.Best of luck!

OR  HAS NO CLUE WHAT THEY ARE DOING (WHICH MOST BTW REALLY DON'T )****YOU WILL THEN CALL THE "LISTING AGENT " WHICH IS USUALLY AT THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER ON REDFIN CALL THE LISTING AGENT- TELL HIM THIS - THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING THE PROPERTY AND THAT YOU CAN OBTAIN CASH...

no 50k for a new build is not enough. from someone who has been talking to capital partners for a year and breaking ground on 7 new builds within 60 days as well as talking to 8 hard money lenders at a time, 50k won't cut it 

Depending on whether you manage yourself or hire property management, your return on equity seems very strong for having no debt on the properties.

I'm no tax advisor by any stretch, but I believe there's significant financial criteria to meet such as like 50% of the purchase value needs to be added as improvements to the property. 

Many times there is no one there.

So I would focus on no prepayment penalties (you didn't mention any which is good) and also maximize the flexibility on when you repay, whether that's a longer initial term or options to extend.