Last I would see if there is a record of an oil tank.

You can find the most recent sales price for the property on the local tax records website or by doing a quick search on Zillow.

All the ingredients exist, it only needs organization and leadership. 

Networking with local real estate groups or online forums could help you find recommendations for PM companies that have a proven track record in Birmingham 

LLCs are a legal tool, not a tax one.Transfer from personal name to LLC/Due On Sale ClauseIf one is transferring property title from personal name, a Grant/Warranty Deed would be drafted/recorded to transfer title.

and, something that doesn't get discussed enough - a record number of properties don't have any debts on them. 

Private lenders or even creating a small syndicate with a group of investors might also be worth exploring, especially since you can point to your uncle’s track record and your own experience managing rentals as a selling point.If timing is tight, you could look into a bridge loan to secure the property while figuring out a more permanent solution.

Keep digital records and pictures.  

@Collin Luckettjust curious - do you have a successful track record of flips, or are you looking to do your very first one? 

The experience was really bad as I was getting 1-2 year old leads to cold call that I knew had a 0% success rate and I do much better generating leads organically on my own.