I am not familiar with markets close to your home but to make real estate work again for me I had to find a market that suited my needs and would support the level of investment that I could afford to make.

I have seen a lot of broken windows kicked in doors but never a picked lock.

Heating costs go up in winter, as does electric due to the reduced natural light and people being indoors more.

If you don't know the product or service that you are selling very well, it is hard to expect great success.I have only been around bigger Pockets a short while and it has been both exciting and amazing to hear how some have applied what they learn and really make RE work for them.

The broker has suggested that it can be converted to an indoor storage facility which seems like a good idea because it is in a state which has a fair amount of winter.

I have indoor pools and hot tubs in my properties and my insurance company requires me to have specific verbage in my rental agreements.  

I also love working with my hands and hate sitting at a desk 9 hours a day so hopefully one day I can make real estate a full time job by working for myself.

What recourse would/could their be if he failed to make rent payments, given that he is 50% owner.  

This step could be a decision maker from buying a gutted, burned home to an actual person that wants help and will cooperate once you take over the deed..  

It could be a great money maker!