All Forum Posts by: Mike Cesarano

That sounds like some really solid advice. I'll start looking for one in Philly. I liked the woman who did my taxes a few years ago. Should I be looking for someone who does real estate specifically?

Hey Troy, That's awesome. I do have a lot of family about 30 minutes away that would probably be willing to help me with it. I don't have a handyman yet, but I guess I ought to be reaching out to some soon. I guess I've just been worried about what happens when the boiler breaks in the winter, or who shovels the snow etc. Thanks for the info!

I'm moving from Philly for a job in California. Ideally I think I could rent the place for $1800. It's in a great neighborhood, has a big kitchen and a deck on the roof. I'm paying $1250 a month for the mortgage. I'm weighing that against selling it (probably would get $275k with $178k left on the mortgage and then paying 6% to realtors and 2% transfer tax to the city).

I also feel like my neighborhood is only improving, so I expect some pretty real appreciation on this house.

I'm having trouble finding a property manager I would trust. Would I be better off asking a semi capable friend to handle it for 7% of the rents?

What would you do? Does anyone know how to find a property manager in Philly?