Buy and holds are easy and popular in this area, especially if you know what to look for.

During this time I did not have any utilities turned on, and when I called to have the water turned on today, I was told there was a charge of close to $500 as a service fee going back to when I purchased the home in March 2024.

I was able to get more information on the property then if I didn’t know the seller and I’m still able to contact the seller if I have questions.

I guess be happy it’s only a couple months and a cheap lesson learned?

They have been straightforward to work with and predictable.

It is all about relationships, unless you want to create ads but to raise money I would say you would need to spend min. $5-$10k per month in ads and expect it to take 3-4 months before seeing any results.

The other heirs did not agree to the sale.

Each unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, providing a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across 1,684 sq. ft. of heated living space.Key Features & Upgrades:New Roof for long-term durabilityFresh Exterior & Interior Paint for a modern and inviting lookNew Interior & Exterior Doors with updated locksets for added securityLuxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Flooring throughout, combining style and durabilityFully Renovated Kitchens featuring brand-new cabinetry and quartz countertopsUpdated Bathrooms with new tiled tub surrounds, vanities, and toilet seatsNew Light Fixtures & Mini Blinds installed throughout the propertyComplete HVAC System Replacement for Unit 686 & New Condenser & A-coil for Unit 688Plumbing Upgrades including new water heaters, updated faucets, leak detection, and a cleanout drain installationSecurity & Hardware Updates with rekeyed locks, new smoke alarm batteries, door hardware, and cabinet adjustmentsNew Landscaping to enhance curb appealThis turnkey property is ideal for homeowners or investors seeking a low-maintenance, move-in-ready duplex in a prime Memphis location.

I appreciate the encouragement—I'm excited to learn from and connect with investors in this community.Right now, I’m primarily focused on house hacking in the LA market, but I’m open to exploring out-of-state opportunities later in my career.

You might want to double check he understands the scale of the project you're asking him to do.