If the inexperienced investor knew how much work, effort, time, analysis, negotiation, organization, capital, and knowledge it takes to successfully find, identify, evaluate, and close on a property that fits the criteria that gurus falsely claim they see 100’s of every day, 99% of them would abandon their real estate dreams” and pursue ostrich farms, mink breeding, or setting up a “down line” to sell condensed cleaning products that their “upline” has an exclusive distributorship on for the southwestern quadrant of Bisbee, Arizona.  

Based on the knowledge I have of the neighborhoods fundamentals and trajectory, will the most likely buyer still be an investor 5 years from now?

Would be happy to connect and knowledge share or help in anyway. 

He is going to be more knowledgable than me

The brick construction is a plus for durability, but check for any signs of foundation issues, especially if the property has settled over the years.Be sure to budget for updates to key systems—plumbing and electrical upgrades can be pricey but crucial for tenant safety and modern functionality.

On the other hand, I could hold on to the property with the thought that I can handle the expenses of keeping it, while continuing to pay off considerable equity and gaining appreciation for each year I hold on to the property.I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on what is the best option, as I have been having trouble making a decision given my limited knowledge and experience. 

I'm interested in growing my knowledge in those areas and want to learn about fix and flips.

I appreciate your input in my continued efforts to gain more knowledge on investing in rental properties.

They prioritize in their mind safety over yield.

All your first set of questions can be answered by looking online or calling several local competitors.Your accounting questions though, show such a lack of basic knowledge that you probably shouldn't be doing this until you have more experience.