One side vacant is the best time to sell.

I've just heard that from many people over the years.In general, SC is experiencing an economic renaissance, so it is a good time to invest here. 

He is leading his 2nd rehab and it is taking longer than I would take (but I have done it many times).  

I have found that the "value add" opportunities, with rent increases, renovations, zoning conversions, and other work needed, absolutely do take up more of your time compared to a more turnkey property - even with third party management overseeing the process. 

As someone who has house hacked many times and have helped others house hack, I would let you know there's a lot of pros and cons to this strategy!

The bottom line is this: Concealment is not asset protection, proper (time consuming and expensive, I know) management, and good, prudent, practices (ditto), WHICH ARE ADHERED TO, and insurance (expensive), are needed for asset protection.

We did not have the time or experience to keep up with a dishonest woman who knew she knew more than us on real estate.

@Craig Holland Land is often sold with owner financing, in part because buyers have a hard time financing it, and in part because buyers often only need a short time before they can build on the land and refinance out of the seller loan. 

I see it all the time, I did it myself moving from Seattle!

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