Any suggestions on where I should take my next step in the right direction. 

The bottom line is I followed step by step exactly what he told me to do, got about 5 properties under contract, but couldn't find a tenant during the time I had it under contract.

Here are some thoughts I hope help.The benefit of selling now is that as an inherited property you will likely pay no taxes because you inherit it at a stepped-up basis.I'm not a huge fan of buying a house that has lot rent.

They did have an extra step to make sure that you were the owner of the property, but otherwise it was not bad at all. 

@George Casey congrats on taking the next step and best of luck. 

The most important step to avoid a catastrophe is to create a detailed contract with your contractor.

FHA might be a good first step if you're strapped for cash.How long do you plan to hold the property?

@Matt WeddonCongrats on listing your first rental—that’s a big step.

My process involves two steps.

Congratulations on starting your real estate investing journey—that’s such an exciting step!