This health issue ultimately led to a close family member passing and now I don't believe they have any family living in our area anymore.2.

It also allows the manager to work directly with the insurance company to resolve issues efficiently.In Texas, this is part of the standard Texas Board of Realtors Property Management Agreement and is considered an industry best practice.

But during the buyer’s due diligence, several unexpected issues surfaced, each cutting deeper into the profit I had worked years to earn.The first issue was with the water lines.

Overcrowding can strain plumbing, electrical systems, and air conditioning, leading to expensive maintenance issues.

Tenant issues?

In a city like Philly, you will face many challenges - you need to learn the market and know the neighborhood and the block and make sure all of your numbers are within reason, you need very reliable contractors, you need a to understand the permit process, you need to be familiar with market expectations. 

@Ryan BroschardHi Ryan,You have hit a common issue many new investors fail to anticipate.  

@Jesse LeBlanc are virtual hugs permitted here on BP?

One thing to consider on the credit card option is that a lot of contractors don’t accept them so that could be an issue.

Zoning issues?