Looking into buying my 1st rental property in Philadelphia

[Jose Delgado]

Looking into buying an apartment in Philadelphia with the purpose of living there for the next 3 years and renting it out after that. How should I get started ? Should I contact a real estate agent ? Thanks for any advice

[Eric Greenberg]

Hi Jose, I'd first start with figuring out what area(s) of the city you would like to/feel comfortable living in. Id also define what you are looking for, ie does apartment mean a condo, would a rowhome work, are you looking for move in ready or are you trying to fix something up, ect...