If you do have the funds, and want to do some of the work like installing flooring, painting, etc. yourself, I would skip the renovation loan and additional requirements that come with it and keep things simple.If you don't have access to additional funds and don't have the ability or desire to work on the property yourself, and the property won't qualify for regular financing without some of the repairs, then I would definitely recommend the 203(k) loan.

From what I’ve seen online it looks like a c+ neighborhood.

Second, and perhaps most importantly, it's land-locked behind another property, so I don't even know if any buyers would even have access.

Crime rTes are important as well as accessibility to highways and shopping.

I dont have any Real Estate experience but i can help with online marketing and advertising.

I am a computer whiz and have also learned that by seeking online you can get a GREAT DEAL of information.

The breakers, furnace and other things are down there that they may need to access.

We have a few agents in our office that are using Zillow, Ylopo, Trulia and a few other online lead gen methods.  

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

There is nothing complicated about being a registered agent - you receive an annual report in the mail which you file online once a year.