BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Kwanza P.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Are they doing everything possible to expose properties to the broadest possible market?

It's very important to establish trust as much as possible.   

The layout also has the possibility to convert to a duplex in the future.

Be as conservative as possible. 

As a result, we have significant water damage to the floor and rugs in that 2nd floor bathroom and a bedroom, plus there is even more significant damage to ceilings, walls, furniture, and rugs to 2 bedrooms on the first floor.Our initial goal is to dry as much water as possible with wet-vacs and dehumidifiers.

It's very possible that whatever change might happen won't be in affect until 2026 also.It's also worth noting that any depreciation taken for the property for rental purposes doesn't become part of the Sec. 121 exclusion should you choose to take that in a future year.

Is it possible for the investor to exit this deal at a later date?

I still have plenty time left saving but when the time comes I’ll either be looking into conventional  loans, or some type of remodel loan to pay for the repairs of the property I am looking to fix up, because as far as I’ve seen so far it’s hard to find a good deal starting out unless you buy it as discounted as possible and put some sweat equity into it, let me know your thoughts on that ur possible.