The purchase price is $275,000 and contains 1 commercial space on the first floor (convenience store) and five apartment units on the second floor. 

He is not a licensed financial professional, which is convenient because he does not have to adhere to strict regulatory standards such as disclosing conflicts of interest and how he gets compensated as noted.  

Guys with problems end up gambling everything away because they've lost too much to walk away now.

It would be more convenient to get the one guy, for sure, but it would be a pretty difficult sell.  

I prefer just and additional “utility charge” and it’s usually close enough and I prefer that convenience. 

First correction: Using the word "Should follow" is not appropriated, the word "May follow if  they want" is more appropriated and convenient. 

Holding onto a property merely for tax considerations is a dangerous gamble.But if you want to gamble - yes, selling in a year without a W2 job usually saves on taxes.

That’s a great step forward.If you are considering a turnkey property, it’s important to understand that the convenience comes with a price.

But, with more units, you could have multiple issues at the same time so, either way, it's your money and their convenience of not needing to come to you for every repair. 

I know that sounds crazy, and you and I would never think to do it, but people do.At the end of the day, inheriting tenants is a gamble and risk you need to factor in.