Wasn't really planning on using an agent but he had showed me a couple deals and so was happy to go into this with him.

We just helped a Florida client with a ballon coming due at the end of the year on a jumbo refi, the borrower had some payment shock so we structured a ten year interest only payment since they plan on relocating within the net 3-5 years.

Question: I was planning on closing the business. 

Get one as you will receive stepped up basis for tax gain purposes.Next decide with your sister on the plan.  

I plan to live in the house for two years, renovating some.

My plan will be to purchase a vacant land with cash and finance the home build through a private money loan.

Sounds like a plan.

I can't believe the automatic reply of ALL, not just @Tim Swierczek, would be to check the tax record for a why vs jumping down a rabbit-hole of weird assumption. 

Here in Austin that does require a permit, but those can be obtained with the right planning. 

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.