Probably too small of a sample set here on BP, ask your lawyer or CPA to review

You also have to consider the down time of not renting while you renovate and likely having to fly in several times to check on work, meed contractors, pick up supplies.

The property is a duplex, and he plans to give all the proceeds from the sell to his daughter.

This is under the assumption that these closing companies would like to get these done by the EOY for their annual numbers.

Interesting in hearing feedback and pricing comparables to an off market potential deal where I have met the owner who is willing to sell his 3 units building (SFH with 2/2 and behind it an ADU with 2 other 1bed units and 2 car garage).

This is actually they entire reason I started my own PM company- I believe that the % you pay is for them to handle the day to day stuff like this, seems unethical to charge more when they actually have to put in some work. 

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Quote from @Lorraine Hadden: He also said to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy when others are fearful.Some people are holding onto their money, waiting for a correction so they can snatch up deals.

In your case, it could make sense to setup a series LLC to isolate each property.

In the process of refinancing to a permanent loan.