There are conventional options as well to keep it in your LLC if it's vested in one now.  

In my experience one of my biggest lessons learned when dealing with older properties always expect more than you initially thought. 

and Birmingham is definitely a great one. 

One key piece of advice is to make sure to build strong team around you.

They are usually fixer uppers howbeit not in terrible terrible shape.Are you focused on townhomes like this one in Edgewood: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1312-Acorn...? 

Purchase price: $424,500 Cash invested: $20,640 I purchased a small detached duplex that I plan on moving into one and keep the other as a rental.

I am not responsible for making their experience a perfect one. 

That's a mine field no one on here is qualified to answer. ;) But your rental is doing well.

I spent time and money to finally lock in one deal, which didn't sell until 2024.

Very few allow any subordinate financing below their note but I do have ONE that allows 90% CLTV (they loan 75% and allow you to secure a 15% seller carryback as long as you come in with 10%).