However, once your license is re-activated you should have access to tools that help you access the data though your broker or local association. 

It was a house a few blocks from mine and I discovered the owner was someone I knew from a neighboring town.

Any advice on preferred property layouts or amenities that perform best in this sub-market (for example, decks, hot tub, lake view, or easy winter access)?

I am a licensed investment agent with access to off-market inventory if you are interested in connecting, shoot me a message.

The process is quite simple; once your application is submitted, you will receive a notification and gain access to both background and credit reports.This platform not only enables you to screen applicants but also allows you to market properties, receive payments, and handle maintenance requests.

We provide our tenants with salt/sand buckets which we refill, and they are generally responsible for maintaining steps and walkways immediately leading to the unit and to utility access (if they have a fuel tank).

I am a real estate agent so I have access to a plethora of properties to view, would love input from someone who has done it before. 

To access equity you can either do a 1031, cash out refi or a HELOC (tougher to do on investment property).

What’s in it for you is access to properties with built-in equity potential that many investors overlook.

Building costs swing wildly depending on where you are and how custom the build is, but here’s a quick reality check from what I’ve seen lately:Basic spec or builder-grade new construction: around $225–$275 per square foot.Mid-range custom or semi-custom: more like $300–$375 per foot.High-end custom homes (especially with slope, trees, or tight access) can hit $400–$500+ per foot real fast.A lot of folks forget how much the site adds — clearing, grading, utilities, septic, driveway… those things alone can tack on $50–$100k before you even pour a slab.As for permitting, brace yourself.