Quote from @Branden Rivero: The issue I see is the building is close to 100 years old and with a $500 hoa it's not an easy sale for an investor Yes, thats true however all expenses the past year increase insurance, sewer, trash, electric and cleaning service.

It's built on top of G Suite so if you are using that it is really nice.ProsperWorkshttps://gsuite.google.com/marketplace/app/prosperw...G Suite in general has released a new tool called App Maker that allows you to build some really powerful applications on top of it.

While we lean heavily on the pro's  for repairs and estimates it makes it much easier when we know the typical issues and concerns on the plumbing, roof, electrical etc sides of a property. 

Contact a lawyer to specializes in elderly or people with memory issues and ask them what their thoughts are.As for why the property was sold, that is a decision up to your mom and whoever she gave power of attorney to. 

If you haven't already, look up Chicago RLTO to get a sense for how the City gives the tenants all the power.

It's great to hear that you've been diving into real estate books—knowledge is such a powerful tool in this field.

I was thinking I would create a course that involves a field trip to one of the flips I am working and pointing out all of the things they should catch and helping them understand rehab costs at a line item level.I am an expert in electrical and learned plumbing in the Coast Guard.

The duplex itself is a disaster it is a 3/1 and 3/1.5 vandals got in when it was vacant and cut pipes and electrical basically would need to be gutted and probably over 100k in renovations.  

Quote from @Bobby Burris: Here's a guide that describes what good cash flow looks like and how to analyze a property.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rental-property-cash-flow...Read a few books on real estate investing to learn the power of leverage.

Does each unit have a separate gas and electric meter?