Also, one of the biggest factors in looking at comparables is the finishes of the properties.

No trustee will take an assignment of the power to collect rents, etc.

Sometimes I include a personal check and a P&S agreement with no contingencies.  

I was asked the same question when I was applying for my HELOC, and I was approved with no problems.

(Note:  You are under no obligation to share your appraisal with the seller.)3) Get the seller to provide surveys of all properties and have an experienced attorney look them over. 

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!

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

Most agents have no clue how to help investors.

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.

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