I'm just not sure if saving agent fees and not having a staging time while putting on market are big enough for me to override what I set sail to do.

Setting sail on a venture that will take 3-6 years to complete carries enough inherent risk without adding one that is totally controllable, that is not being required to close on the land before it is entitled to meet its intended uses."

Over the course of my RE career, I've been with Weichert, Clear Sailing Realty (my own fledgling brokerage), C21, very briefly with KW (at a truly dysfunctional agency) and finally with EXP.Some of this is dependent more on the broker than the brand, but EXP was far and away the best I worked with. 

We have done some analysis on the place - there are a couple of comps on the lake and in our neighborhood that we can compare and I feel confident that we can get an excellent nightly rate and brisk business - we are going to buy a jet ski, bikes, kayaks and a pontoon that will be rentals - the entire place will be a laid back, party with style...BUT, if the economy crashes - I figure the worst that can happen is that we've upgraded our life.Basically, the HELOC would add about $600 to our monthly bills - which is incredible - and since our house was almost paid off, I did the comps on ARV and I figure we will near double our home value - so for no cash out of pocket, the worst thing would be that we aded $600 to our monthly bills but nearly doubled our home value...So...even if the economy crashes - my partner and I both have day jobs...sooo, I think we should be pretty smooth sailing...BUT...as I said - I am TOTALLY new to this and would love feedback, criticism, word of wisdom, or a pat on the back (hopefully...).Thank you all!!!

I require them to each make 2x the monthly rent and a credit score of 650 or better, which prevents five deadbeats from pooling resources and moving in together.That said, your ship has already sailed.

Their realization often comes at a time when the ship has sailed and most people interested in the deal have either found another property or have removed it from their watch list.

That ship has definitely sailed. 

Unless one of the offers was a no contingencies at all kind of deal and is still out there with a strong deposit, but I think that ship has sailed.

They are motivated by the thrill of business, like you get excited by sailing or your other passions. 

To be very honest the ship has sailed for amazing returns in Bridgeport.