A local investor will be best equipped to get repairs and renovation done at fair prices, set rents at appropriate levels, and help select qualified tenants.

For one is that an appropriate price point for the supply/demand curve intersection?

If pool in ground is not an option or not in your budget, a quality above ground one could be a good route to go.I would definitely make sure you have an appropriate coverage.

I did not see that contractor here:http://www.phila.gov/li/Pages/FindLicensedProfessi...And I did not see that contractor here either:https://hicsearch.attorneygeneral.gov/Always a good thing to see that the contractor has registered with the appropriate government department(s),

I give these threats no thought because 1) my actions are appropriate 2) i document well 3) they have yet to follow through with any of these lawsuits 4) typically their ignorance is apparent in what they are threatening to sue for. 

I searched the Stessa forums and couldn't find an appropriate answer so thought I'd try here.  

So, I would always be wanting to use an appropriate amount of leverage to maximize my investments over the long haul. 2.

Additionally, it feels the most appropriate approach for both profiles I described above and allows me to focus on learning one strategy.

If you don't flip, these guys are usually in the appropriate isles at Home Depot with the carts of supplies or just hang around the commercial check out.

They're also appropriately priced.