Command with KW or any database that allows you to have your tasks in order and who to contact every day is a huge help on the follow up end.

Would encourage you to invest in nicer finishings and workmanship as there are a lot of cheaply built/cheap flips homes popping up in that area commanding a big sales price. 

Also, because the seller is financing the sale, the property may command a higher sale price.Lower Closing CostsClosing costs are indeed lower for a seller-financed sale.

I have also heard at a higher price point homes are commanding north of 50K over asking price.

Here are some reasons as to why you may want to think twice before moving forward going FSBO.SELLING OFF MARKET MEANS THAT YOU ARE LIMITING YOUR OPTIONS AS AN OWNER TO THOSE WHO ARE AWARE OF THE PROPERTY”As a result, you are limited to a small group of people (i.e. the person(s) who solicited you tell sell directly) meaning that it is unlikely that you are receiving the highest price the market will command.

I'm concerned that buying something this old would be asking for trouble over the long-term (30 years), as the areas I'm looking in command a premium. 

While it's clear a lot is happening directly east of I95, I'm concerned about how quickly things will turn in this area, 1 block west of I95, for me to command the rents warranted for a 2 bedroom apartment.

This would allow me to command another $300/month on each unit. 

The landlords that are cashing out are mostly selling to families (who pay more than investors on FHA loans with 3.5% down) so the existing rental stock can command large increases (outside of covid issues).   

See your Commanding Officer and petition for the funds to repair the property.What you don't want, is for health inspectors to close you down.