Condo Living in Philadelphia

[Tom Linnik]

So im thinking of purchasing a beat up condo somewhere in the Northeast Philadelphia area to rehab and live in. I dont wanna buy a house hack as of right now due to crazy prices over there. just wondering if anyone lives in Condos around the area or Condo living in general. would it be a wise first purchase? I found beat up ones for around 40k. HOA around 250 a month. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank You!!