As a result, investors are stuck with the option of spend far more than expected to make the property rent-ready and being "all in" at 2x what they though or facing the alternative of selling at a massive loss.

Or just sell individual lots not in a subdivision.  

Flipping notes instead of properties seems like a quieter, more strategic way to profit in real estate.
For those who’ve sold notes, how do you determine fair pricing and what platforms or networks do you trust most?

We have scheduled an appraisal but also would like to have someone advise on the selling price.Any help would be greatly appreciated!

If so, then you could sell and take the first $250K of profit tax-free.

Sell it rent to own as-is for slightly below the ARV.

When you sell $700k property you have to buy $700k worth of property to defer all taxes not just the amount you have in profit.  2) When you did the exchange your “tax basis” for the two properties you bought would be reduced by your profit.  

The details you presented here very clearly say SELL, now. 

I can’t sell them, my life wouldn’t become any easier.

Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: Absolutely zero reason to have a license.....unless you want to be in the business of helping other people buy/sell houses.