Installing a French Drain around the affected perimeter has worked wonders in my experience especially where run off from a hill is involved.

The buyer pays the same whether there are agents involved or not. 

Did you have to put 20% down on the second duplex or was there some creative financing involved? 

@Moises Suazo Yes, this is just an option to purchase without any lease involved.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

This way, current rents can be credited and enough time is provided to square away new leases.#4 The title company is not the handler of keys.

How should I get involved or are the chances slim to none?

This of course can be waved but only with the consent of ALL parties involved. 

I am now at a point where I am equipped enough and extremely hungry to get involved in this space and starting building an investment portfolio. so here we go with the first of thousands of posts to come!

My parents are wanting to get involved in real estate and I’m going to partner with them on a few as the have some money to put down on some deals.