We're still looking at investing in Aiken, SC and work our way back to Greenville as we continue to grow. 

I am continuing to make payments on the existing mortgage from the payments received from my buyer, which I am assuming is a characteristic of a wrap-around mortgage where the seller acts as the financier for the difference between the existing mortgage and the sale price.

If you haven’t already, I’d scope out the municipalities around town.. from what I read in The Economist, the Phoenix metropo area continues to rank high for job growth, which usually bodes well for new builds.

Are you going to continue your investing locally? 

This city continues to grow and evolve, making it a strong choice for real estate investment.

Realistically you would expect the house to continue to appreciate during that time as well... even if at 3.33% appreciation - that is another $50,000 in appreciation you would make in the 3 years - give or take.  

Success in this field doesn’t happen overnight—it requires years of strategic investing, continuous education, and persistence.The key is to focus on growing markets, quality neighborhoods, and building a strong support team.

Whether you sell and simplify or hold and continue to benefit from appreciation, it’s about aligning with your long-term goals and lifestyle.

Then rent the bigger home out using a property manager, allowing her to possibly cash flow and maintain that asset and let it continue to grow in value.Encourage her to consult with a CPA or tax attorney to explore the best strategy tailored to her situation.

.- Management from the company that was involved in the rehab and knows the property will be managing the property for continuity and accountability.- That management company has vetted possible tenants through their professional screening process and have selected the most qualified tenant for the property.- The management company offers a hands-off approach including coordinating and managing repairs, getting the property rent ready after a move out and placing a tenant from a pool of applicants that may be waiting for a property to be ready.