Help! How is the rental market for East Mt. Airy, Philadelphia?

[Garrett M.]

Hello wise fellow BPers!!

I am considering my first investment in Philadelphia and I am drawn to the East Mt. Airy neighborhood but have concerns about the demand for 3 bed 1 bath houses. What do you all think about the market here? Is it easy to find good tenants and keep them. Does it help or hurt to be close to Germantown Ave? There seems to be a lot of little shops and restaurants where I am looking. 

And while we are at it, what's your view of appreciation in this area? Thanks in advance!