You manage the property for her, it's a long-term commitment, and what goes wrong with the deal is ALL ON YOU.Just ask yourself what could go wrong and how you'll be forced to resolve it to maintain a strong relationship with your MIL.

The reason I put low vacancy is because they have long term tenants, and a low capEx is because is a well maintained  duplex.  

For what you've (and will be) investing in obtaining and maintaining your license @Tyler Stone, you'd been better off using an already established Realtor since, as a Buyer, you don't pay commission- maybe you can share more as to what went into your decision to get licensed? 

You're approaching this as if you're afraid of your tenants.They agreed to maintain the lawn.

I've studied the Worcester market and studied real estate investing, but unless I started doing it full time (which I can't because of my job), and continued to do it full time for years, I wouldn't be able to get the same level of expertise as people like Jeff and Brian. 

Hello BP Members,Today we will share a shortened "Case Study" of a deal recently closed worth 1.2 Million, netting a $76,000 Commission Check.

The concensus is to maintain the properties as two attached twins.

In the past, I've found them to be good sources of information and insight when studying the market.

This property has all paved roads ride up to our driveway, that we understand are all very well maintained in the winter. 

I'd get a task rabbit or your PM to take a picture outside every month to help ensure the yard is maintained...watered, weeded, cut.