Don't look for lowest rate, look for lowest cost on fees as you will either refinance out of that loan or sell- the prepay will hit you on the back of the head like a cinderblock wall.

Such a horrible loss.Regarding your property, I think as the trends in the report continue over the short term you will be able to sell closer to full value in coming months.

As you are partnering with your sister, have a legal document drawn up as to what happens if one of you wants to sell and the other doesn't, how expenses will be split along with money you are putting down, borrowing, profits, etc. 

This could allow you to use the full amount for purchasing real estate without needing to sell your stocks outright and incurring significant tax implications.

Real estate : you could become good at advertising and marketing or simply asking people you know if they want to buy or sell: Any realtor will give you $1k to $5k depending on the price to get that buyer  or seller.

The investor “gave up” after numerous attempts to sell the lot or get a “refund” from the county proved unsuccessful.  

To update an old post, I found this information on the Fannie May website (https://selling-guide.fanniemae.com/sel/b3-3.1-09/other-sour...)

Otherwise, you could network with a local Realtor to your area and see how many duplexes sell per year within your acceptable driving radius.

I find it to be a really good selling point for tenants and with the better quality units I have less maintenance requests. 

Albany, Syracuse, Utica, OH, PA, etc.) for cashflow.The challenge in these markets is that demand is through the roof, and many properties either sell at the asking price or above the asking price (Suffolk's sale price average was 1.5% ABOVE the asking price).If I were in your shoes, I'd explore local and remote multi-family options before considering the mid-term rental route.All the best!