But, if things go well. so far, i've heard from my brother that the owners of the property we are aiming for, are being difficult and wanted us to make the offer before looking inside the physically looking inside both the units of the duplex. 

In many cases it may be physically impossible. 

However, as you stated, Memphis can vary significantly by street, so I recommend visiting the area personally and observe the specific streets and surroundings, or doing a zoom call with a trusted realtor who has physically been there. 

Heck, you can live in Delaware or Nevada, have a LLC in those states, then like most investors have a investment property in lets say California where you are sued, and the courts will not care what type of LLC you are or where you are incorporated, or the state you live in.

Its not advisable to hold real property in corporations, and S Corp are more corporate-like.Just stay with the default partnership and deal with the 1065 and K-1.More importantly, discuss with a qualified professional or two.

It's so simple, anyone can pull it off, and many of my clients are first time investors employing the exact same strategy.I think you already have it pretty much figured out, but I might suggest incorporating some kind of creative housing in the mix to increase revenue, like STR/MTR or renting by the bedroom.

Instead of using the check scanner and scanning the physical checks individually. 

Possibly incorporate a business.

You would really have to interview the brokerages - physical and virtual.

I called the police and they say the theft is only civil and I have to go small claims, and the threats aren't criminal because its not physical violence.