It’s not uncommon to feel like you’re overthinking it—finding the right balance between investment potential and family comfort can be tricky.Since both your current and future properties are in a growing area, focus on the overall market trends and the amenities the neighborhoods offer.

If the property has continued to appreciate, perhaps him buying you out at market value makes the most sense, then take the cash and roll into a new property.It sounds like you would like him to pick up another $500/month (pay you the $1,000/mo rent + pay 50% of the remaining mortgage split). 

However, given its design and commercial-like feel—originally built as a retreat center with a strong Japanese influence—I’m uncertain about the best market to target for a sale.I’m hoping that someone in this group might have connections or advice on how to approach selling a property like this.

You only pay them if you are in a challenging market (e.g.

@Ignatius Okeke how much research have you done on this market, versus just relying on what others tell you?

Happy to connect when you need help sourcing off market Augusta GA deals.

The one caveat I have about that area is that it is starting to be classified as a declining market.

I won't go into details here about what that means, but, would suggest that you check out their detailed videos that demonstrate how it works.4) It allows you to be able to immediately discover information about anyone whom you might be meeting with, before the meeting.

Or dive into the other town and learn from scratch all over again on the rental market? 

. - What markets are good markets for investing/buying large multifamiliy apartment complexes?