To close, we agreed to get it fixed within 10 days after closing.

helped me to decide to become a realtor Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

@Ivan WudexiRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I'm new to real estate and I'm here to learn as much as possible to take action ASAP.

I just completed a full zip code break down on my podcast of every investment zip code in Memphis called The Investors Guide to Memphis Real Estate.

The ultimate goal would be to live more affordably with the help of rental income, and then to cash flow after moving out. 

(I polled everyone after reading your post).

HI @Melissa Finney, I'm a real estate agent in the area, I rent apartments (if you ever need help with that), and I do work with a property management company in the area as well.Happy to help if you're still looking! 

I just left the Columbus, Georgia market about three months ago after living there for 12 years.

And head of biggerpockets real estate investing?