Thanks Brandon, I've been looking into these as it's the only other investment vehicle I've determined is available.

There are some guidliens which you have follow its available on Fannie Mae website.

However plumbing was available backed up to bathroom or laundry room.

Such plans are available to those who have some form of self-employment and no full time employees.

Depending on how much liquid funds you have available, you could always get started with a Hard Money Lender, just be aware of all the costs associated with the lender and be sure to include in your analysis of the property.

As far as duplexes, there are a few of them available in West Ashley from time to time but the bulk of multi-family investments are in Downtown (29401, 29403, 29405) Ladson (29456), North Charleston (29405, 29406, 29485 and 29420)  for condos/townhomes I like James Island (29412) old Mt Pleasant (29464) Summerville and Goose Creek.

.- For pass through businesses (Sole prop, LLC, S-Corp, Partnerships), up to a 20% deduction is available for qualified business income.  

Terminate this Contract by written notice to BUYER and, at SELLER’S option, either retain the Earnest Money as liquidated damages as SELLER’S sole remedy (the parties recognizing that it would be extremely difficult to ascertain the extent of actual damages caused by BUYER’S breach, and that the Earnest Money represents as fair an approximation of such actual damages as the parties can now determine) as provided in this Contract, or pursue any other remedy and damages available at law or in equity. 

The property owner shall provide evidence that adequate parkland, fire service, sewer, streets, and water are available for the accessory dwelling unit based on standards and thresholds established in the following:a. 30% of Park Land Dedications and In-Lieu Fees as computed per Chapter 18.64 of Title 18 of the Buena Park City Code.b.

If the discussion is about the strongest asset protection available my opinions range in toward the "ideal" asset protection structure.