Duplex Dayton Ohio

[Dustin Fisher]

A co worker of mine knows I am starting to invest in real estate. He approached me months ago telling me about a duplex he owned in Dayton. I showed so interest, but he was asking to much. He owes 5k in back taxes and asking 10k for the property. I told him no. Today he told me today he was about to lose the property and said I can have it if I want it. His deal is pay the taxes and he will deed me the property. He said if I make some money on it down the road give him some, if not don't worry about it. The neighborhood is rough and the property needs an unknown amount of work. I have not been able to see duplex other than Google Earth. I need some advice on what to do next.