I do know that the more intimate a property owner gets with their tenant the more complicated these issues get.

Although downtown is seeing a re-vitialization, the suburbs are probably the best place to invest for a newbie not intimately familiar with the Birmingham market.   

The market as of late has been competitive and there aren't as many deals as there were in times past. 

At this point in time, I have two buying opportunities that are two different strategies; buy and hold, versus renovate/fix and flip.

At this point in time, I have two buying opportunities that are two different strategies; buy and hold, versus renovate/fix and flip.

You could also do Purchase and then Sale #1 and #2 (which is what I have done) but that adds a little more risk of being able to sell in time so only advisable if your purchase was a smoking deal.I'm sure you are aware, but total sales price of #1 and #2 combined must still be less than the purchase price to avoid boot.

I did know a few houses also beginning Sept 1st in time for classes.

Her specialty is downtown, MT Pleasant, John/James Islands and the beach areas.  

I know the numbers don't look good upfront but I think the possibilities are great in time once I chisel away at 15,000 in upgrades/repairs. 

You can always extend her lease if she doesn’t find anything in time.