Both are in a small market in Illinois, where I have family involved in real estate and construction, so it’s been a great way to jumpstart my multi-family journey.As I'm looking to expand, I’m particularly interested in out-of-state investing, since the DC area where I live is a bit too expensive for my investment goals.

You can revisit this every year if you so choose.

The goal is to sell the property as quickly as possible. 

It's always great to have new investors coming into the market.Your question is pretty broad - I think it's always been to start with Why, How, & WhereWhy are you getting into real estate & what's your end goal? 

My goal is to have a primary in the main level plus a powder room.

It depends on your current goals, in my opinion.

You can always choose to develop the land later down the line when the economics are more ideal.

Recently established I am here in hopes of learning as much as possible on the real estate side, as for that’s my long term goal.

It's important to choose that one and commit to using it.

I think your goals are valid and exploring alternate options is a great idea.