All of the information is on the internet for free.

Quote from @Laura Stayton: It's impossible to answer this question with the information you provided...How so? 

Not only is it very difficult but also leads to poor real estate investment decisions/ rejecting opportunities that require patience while attempting to achieve the W2 replacement as quickly as possible.

In a year I’ll need to make some decisions.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Not necessarily to become licensed, just to learn In an efficient and cost effective manner the basics that are necessary knowledge to be able to make informed decisions in the real estate field.   

—used algorithms and insider information to keep rents artificially high.

Congratulations for making a decision.

But bottom line: January rent is due to you provided the tenants were informed of the sale on or prior to closing. 

I am also willing to provide information on the Memphis and Chattanooga markets.