I relied on a property manager who ended up really messing me up.

Maybe one the contributors on BP will see your message and start something like that.  

Trying to get a split level (not a lot of sqft) on the market in the next three weeks and trying to decide on whether to open the wall between the dining and living room for a feel of openness or leave it as I have heard from two interior designers that the open concept is on the way out as we are more at home and liking our separate areas in the home.Pragmatically speaking the opening of the wall will be mostly a time drain with it being a load bearing wall and having to support the ceiling while rebuilding and all the drywalling necessary.

Quote from @Kelly Giarrocco: I bought a vacant property on Sherriff sale last year on the ********** site.1.

Congrats on owning a duplex at 20—that’s very impressive!

Then a lot of people moved on to Memphis.

With no movement towards finish line for years.

I have managed to get myself into a bit of a complex situation on my first deal and I'm looking for some advice. 

Like should I have a folder on my laptop for the tenant and keep a copy of each payment I receive from them?

Buyers don't look for financing and its foreign so they don't jump on a forsale listing on zillow.I've had the best (only) luck with zillow rental adds,   starting with the pitch;  rent to own, live in a great home while you pay off owning it.