How Can a College Dropout Buy a Duplex?

[Charles Nguyen]

Hello fellow BP members! I need YOUR help!

The owner of the duplex I currently live in is going to be selling the property for $370k in Sparks, NV. I don't know much about real estate and how I would go about purchasing, so I was wondering if anyone could impart to me any knowledge I should know prior to doing the deal. Thank you all! I am hoping this may turn out to be a good opportunity and I'm digging to find out if it is.

Property information: 

Multi-family (Built 1965)

2,052sqft with a 6,795 sqft lot size

5 beds 2 baths 

Kitchen includes fridge, dishwasher, and electric stove

Washer/Dryer in Garage

Fenced Yard and front is landscaped