I can envision myself being semi-retired (when the time comes) and still managing/running a portfolio of properties. 

If your husband is committed into getting his license, you guys could still be a "tag-team" couple you guys have envisioned for yourself.

I don't envision selling these properties, but always good to know what the options are!

@Brandon SturgillI understand that you are envisioning that retirement funds would be loaned via an SDIRA. 

The deal fell apart from how I first envision the deal should have gone.

It is very easy to envision cost overruns and additions to the scope of work here in this scenario. 

Create a matrix of potential markets that you envision suitable for your strategy. 

Where do you physically envision yourself being when all of that is accomplished.

The land represents increased purchase price (without the benefit of additional income), increased holding cost in the way of taxes, increased cost (or labor) in the maintenance and care of the land, and I have never seen tenants really use the grounds the way I envisioned they would.

Ideally this is how I envision the deal (round numbers strictly for explanation):Purchase: $100,000 (20% down, 30-year loan)Rehab: $20,000Sale: $120,000I'd love to keep the loan in place and take the cash from the sale to pay for the mobile homes, other properties, etc, but I have a feeling that is not a possibility.