I  go to these things to gain a little bit of information if any, but I see no reason to go to the paid ones since I can get the information I need via online like Bigger Pockets. 

Note: a Mortgage Credit Report will pick up dirt that those worthless "Online" consumer fico score reports won't show.Depending on how much of a Credit Criminal you have on your hands, in addition to a substantial "refundable deposit ask for 1st month's and last 2 month's rent up front (note: need to open an escrow account to deposit the rent payments and deposit collected)Write lease with an "EPD"  (Early Payment Discount), meaning if they ensure that you receive the monthly payment BEFORE the 1st day of the month, the rent is discounted $50, $100, $300 or whatever, depending on if you are leasing out a $50k home or a $3,000,000 home.And the very first time the rent is 5 days late, hire an evection company to go post an eviction notice to start the process and/or show them you are not playing and they will likely ensure you receive the rest of the rents on time after thatAnd I could go on and on listing things to do, but these are a few good ones  

The home prices here in OC are appreciating..although it's anybody's guess of course how that will all play out in the future...so the house will only increase in value, I would expect.   

My intention is to align myself with dialed-in colleagues, learn, progress and of course make some sales.

This option of course has many other factors to consider.If you choose option 1, make sure you have enough reserves to cover the negative cash flow for many years to come.

I would suggest looking at some rental listings in greenville online. 

If you don't hear anything, then contact the daughter online.

The things I see...1) If it was in the inspection report, and the agreement didn't call for the previous owner to repair it or file an insurance claim, and of course it wasn't repaired, why would the owner do so now?

I have no landlord experience and know that PMs usually charge 1 month's rent to find you a tenant and of course any repairs or maintenance that may ariseWith the following information, would it be better off to stay at my current apartment and just end my lease when it's time to take an assignment or should I purchase the duplex and possibly make extra income through cash flow and equity but also run the risk of repairs, maintenance, etc?

Profit $30,000 on $150,000 Total project The report shows " Total Personal Cash Invested " However since I am borrowing the money , my cash invested is only approx 25% of Total Cash In , plus of course holding costs , etc..