Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia / Suburbs for Buy-Hold

[Kellen Thomas]

Hi everyone - I'm just getting started in my real estate investment journey.  I live in NYC but due to prices here in the city, I'm looking to potentially invest in Philadelphia.  It's close by and I actually have plenty of family in the area; so it's an ideal area for me. 

 To start, I'm  looking for turn-key duplexes (minimal renovation/fixes are okay) for a buy & hold strategy in the price range of $150-200k.  My goal is passive income, but I am obviously interested in finding neighborhoods which are growing / appreciating in value.

I'd love for some suggestions on neighborhoods in Philadelphia or nearby suburbs so I can prioritize my research.  

Thanks!  And if you require any additional information in order to provide a better answer, please let me know.

Kellen