if they think every property on Zillow is a 'deal' then something is wrong.you got great advice and a ton of time invested in responses from @Bill B.as he pointed out - there's basically no cash flow in long term rentals now. anywhere. not even in those supposed ATM mid-west markets. 

A lot of investors who succeed in EC know the tenant base very well and a lot of them self manage.

A little more info, I am doing a full cosmetic rehab on one of the units and a lighter one on the other but I am assuming if I am going to split the utilities I should do that prior to any rehab. 

It requires special licensing but can be done in Texas, Georgia and a few other states. 

This facility has 144 Units and a 3400sqft shop house on the property.

The solar developments that I worked with were all in California and a one in Nevada. 

It's that simple.Doesn't hurt to have real hardwood floors and A/C as well.

He is providing education and a particular business model.

Seems like a big overkill - and to be blunt if you are new to real estate it is an overkill and a huge waste o f $

It also has a 1700 square foot finished basement, and a brand new 3 car garage, with 1100 square foot luxury apartment above.