Air conditioned air leaking to crawlspace making crawlspace heat or cold depending on season causing more power bill to tenants.

Is it a good use of time?

Watch out for the name Eric Lee as well as the company Sowae Corp and be careful not to do business with him or provide your personal information. 

Are any other investors having a similar experience with this new fund?

I will teach you how to do this and lots more!!! 

We got hit with some surprise costs that I can’t afford.

The challenge is, I’m not familiar with the local market—or the Mississippi market in general.Does anyone have insight into the market in this area or know of investors interested in properties in western Mississippi?

Also, check to see if your jurisdiction is practicing "Just Cause Eviction", which went into effect statewide earlier this year for municipalities that which to opt in. 

I always list my flips, but I have been investing for more than 30 years and licensed for more than 10.

You can also use sites like rentometer to help confirm your rent price.