Not all crimes are the same and it depends on what the person has done since then.  24 years is a long time...unless it is someone who beat his wife, then hell no.  

Partnering with Harvey Boyd provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.

This will greatly depend on your end goal for investing Kevin.

The numbers they provided for Philly were an average purchase of 104k with a sale at 248k, with Montco at 225k purchase and 424k sale price. 

Outside of the that the monthly cost was more then the value provided.

It depends on the comps in the market, but I think the actual ARV will be much lower. 

Here are some additional activities that count, toward real estate professional and material participation hours.Research market for real estate transaction opportunities; current office market rates; terms of financingMaking offer contracts for properties that you end up buyingNegotiation for acquisition of rental properties that you end up purchasing; including directing due diligence and managing financial projections/business plansObtaining financing for properties that you purchaseProperty inspectionsAdvertisingMeeting with Prospective Tenants/showing properties to prospective tenantsNegotiate, obtain, & review proposals and contracts with vendors (insurance, utilities, etc) for property servicesReview and Negotiate The Terms of Sale AgreementsStaging and Decorating3rd party contractor, vendor, or service provider supervision

They allow up to 8 agents in the area and the price depends on the location, yeah, $2000/25 leads.

(IRS provides tables to calculate the amount(s) based on your life expectancy each year.) 

Is he providing money?