Looking to build a team in the Philadelphia area

[Daniel Imahiyerobo]

I am a 28 year old lawyer originally from Boston now living in NYC and I have been excited to get started in real estate investing since college. I have saved about 37K and am looking to purchase a single family home in Philly. I have been pre-approved for a 160K mortgage and am eager to find good people to work with in the area. 

I am primarily looking to connect with real estate agents and property managers. However, I would also be interested in talking to other real estate investors who have found success anywhere in the North East. Although I am focusing my search in Philadelphia, I have also seen good deals in Hartford CT, Providence RI, and Newark NJ. It would be great to hear from someone who could speak to the pros and cons of owning and renting in these different cites/states.