Google map: The street views quickly get outdated so don't rely on those entirely, but getting an idea on what businesses are around and the quality of schools in the area is helpful. 

Outstanding.

Should they express hardship to you then you can then tell them to try to pay what they can -- and then work out a forbearance or deferral plan on the outstanding rent if absolutely necessary -- but please remove your emotions from the picture. 

I’m okay with 0 cash flow for the unforeseeable future. the plan was to rent shortly after closing, but likely difficult getting renters in the next few months due to COVID19. if i get a tenant be ‘quality’ tenant might not be there.

That single number can wildly throw off the estimates.So what do I do without a Blackstone-quality financial model?

Analysts compete for the highest quality analysis.

He has been doing work for the seller as a handyman in lieu of rent (not quite sure how long or the quality of his work).

If you have a number you are trying to hit, understand that you may have to sacrifice on quality of materials to make it possible.

More closer to Atlanta housing stock tends to be old or lipsticked with cheap quality flips and high property taxes with mediocre residential tenants.

If they're cheap, there are problems with quality, speed or communication.