Purchasing a Duplex in West Mount Airy or Chestnut Hill, PA

[Joshua G.]

Hi everyone, I just graduated from school and, as my first step into investing, am considering purchasing a duplex in either West Mount Airy or Chestnut Hill, both near Philadelphia. I would live in one unit and rent out the other. Does anyone know a bit about the renting market there? More importantly, whether those are safe areas and other facts that might affect my decision to purchase there? I drove through both last Saturday night and they seemed nice and safe, but I'm looking for as many perspectives as possible.

Thanks,

Josh