The investors with no experience and no money who want to buy real estate go down rabbit holes that lead to misguided real estate advice and bad investment decisions.  

Because it will be very hard for you to know if he is selling you a deal in a good neighborhood, in good condition, and then placing good tenants.As others have suggested, see if there is a syndication deal that fits your investment goals.

But the property as a whole was in much worse condition than expected, so I don't think the numbers would work out for me.

Some are basically renting out bed space and require tenants to sign an agreement to stay clean, and be tested upon request, with failing the test potentially leading to immediate eviction.

Fundrise recently sent an email to investors notifying that in difficult market conditions they reserve the right to halt redemptions.

What condition are those units in and the metal building ? 

Hey Kyle, the agent finder on BP is going to lead you to the best investor friendly agents in your target market. 

I found my best leads for title companies through investor referrals. 

He says it's in good condition, could use AC and a heater, maybe some new siding but otherwise in good condition.He has a renter there paying $1600 month to month who wants to stay but has no long term lease. 

I have found that you cannot go through a normal lending institution, They will lead you down the path that you will get the loan...In the end they will require documentation that is near impossible to get and it will end.