You can use a free CRM (or low cost) for investing like HubSpot and not make a dent.

If you ever need any assistance related to long-term renting (rental analysis, trends, etc) feel free to reach out, I'd be happy to help!

My plan is to use the grant to purchase  a duplex  and live in one side for free or close to it.

You can always 1031 when you sell instead once it becomes and investment property, but any time you can get tax-free profits, it's nice to take advantage of that. 

Go to "flip with rick" on youtube to get started. you don't have to pay for anything upfront since they have a ton (and i mean a ton) of material for free and they are being fully honest and upfront with the amount of work it is going to take.

Perhaps this agent and vendor are ready to be creative, as 3 years is a long time to carry property with no income.If you have any specific questions about owner financing, feel free to contact me, I've done a number of deals like this on the private market. 

If you ever need help managing these processes or have any further questions, feel free to reach out.

If you want to chat about your specific portfolio and investment strategy, feel free to DM us.

I have been digging into to podcasts as well as looking to sign up for a webinar here soon outside of the free ones offered all the time.

Having just a list of repairs to done and a grand total at the bottom wouldn't be enough detail for my lender.