Hello @Nevin WilkieThis post is aged a couple of weeks but I hate it when misinformation is given so thought I would clarify a few things based on some of the replies I saw. #1. 

Try Rent Caps- he used to manage my partners units in Gary and did the rehab. 

You can then check with the local county if the deed is in fact in that name (caution: if the property was bought recently, the county may not have caught up on the paperwork).Just be careful and NEVER give any form of cash to the seller, always send EM/downpayment to a title company that you have verified.

I found the deal sitting on the market for 21 days which believe or not is a long time for the area.

If you’re planning to hold the property long-term and want to avoid potential roofing issues down the road, I would lean toward the standing seam steel roof.

Quote from @Mike Sfera: for a duplex, is the BP rent estimate for per unit of combined?

The only possible downside could be the issues in dealing with the tenants that come through THD.

It's my first time for the roof.

@Yixin Huang when it comes to accessing the property and maintenance, you want to DOCUMENT EVERYTHING!

Hi Brian, welcome to the community!