I'm new to the Bigger Pockets online community although listening to one Bigger Pockets podcast episode is what kicked off my original investing journey many years ago!

It's important to understand if this can be corrected or if you are putting off the decision to lose the liability which only costs you more time and money.

Your 50% value would need to be equal to or greater than the value of your relinquished properties (same with the debt that was paid off if any) @Dave Foster can provide more guidance. 

I would be in it for cash flow and tax write offs but the how strong is the rental market?

Showing off our skills and track record is important because it shows how valuable we are.Negotiation is a strong skill that helps everyone engaged.

My plan was to build 3 more after these 2, but think I am just going to sell off the 8 acres w the plans etc and let a bigger developer take it over. 

Let me know your thoughts:Buy:- It was an off-market property, and the asking price was $232,500- My hard-money lender said he'd finance 80% of the as-is property value. - The as-is value was $265,000, and I was able to get a short-term loan for $212,000 (0.80 * $265,000)- My down from hand was ($232,500 - $212,000) = $20,500- Including the closing costs, appraisal, inspection, and all other charges, my total BUY was $32,598Rehab:- It was a fixer upper.

Two questions here about paying off a PML:1.

Keep in mind, most sellers know that a money market throws off nearly 5% right now and the terms I see expected are not competitive with a bank.

Invested in basic index funds and paid down my mortgage faster than required (11 years off the mortgage by year 6).