He got a 10% preferred return and 51% to me and 49% to him of any additional upside.

So for me I don't want to ink a lease ASAP with first qualified.In addition, first qualified may not mean soonest to move in. 

They are not responding and i'm not sure how to go about getting the additional money I even paid them to transfer the property to me. 

It does my heart good to see community efforts like Shelby Park begin to reach critical mass. 

I agree with using the cash flow for additional properties.

I doubt anyone reading this article or thinking critically for any amount of time would believe that Birmingham is poised to overthrow the Bay Area, or Austin, any time soon. 

Additional information:- I'm a FL resident so going to see the actual property is possible.- It would be my first deal.- It's a turnkey property.Thanks for your input!

I typically start there and check anyone in question using the other review websites.One of my handymen charges $40 the first hour and $30 each additional (he's so busy he's booked up until 2019 - no joke) and the other charges $50 the first hour and $40 each additional. 

In addition, you should explore other investment options that are good and common for self-directed investing such as private lending, investing into syndication, note funds and private placements. 

Misrepresenting driveway access is a fast ticket to getting sued by the buyer.In addition to the other good suggestions here, I'd suggest a certified letter / return receipt to the broker at that agency.