If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

These neighborhoods seem to fit my goals, especially with their lower crime rates and potential for growth.Do you think these are solid options, or would you recommend other neighborhoods in the Philadelphia area based on the price range and focus on appreciation?

Does seasoning start when a renter moves into the property? 

For example, say it were a 2bd/1ba property, I would just list it for 1 nurse to stay and I would hit my cash flow goal.

Move the money in and out as tenants move in and out.You need two accounts: checking and savings.

Since you already have experience with both short-term and long-term rentals, house hacking a duplex could be a smart next move.

Your satisfaction is my goal, i have been servicing these contracts without any gains.

The chaos, the moving parts, the never-ending demands—it felt like herding cats on a caffeine rush.Then I discovered syndication—the ultimate strategy for scaling in real estate.

Great move Andy! 

What are your short term goals?