It is also why such neighborhoods are most likely to appreciate because those who own properties in these neighborhoods are on the correct side of the supply/demand equation.Since your post is focused on Philadelphia, the city has good fundamentals...strong Ed's & Med's, good accessibility to both NYC & DC, own port, international airport etc.

Thats not to mention if its even possible as there are a lot of access issues to be worked out on the civil side and fire accessibility side. 

FTF has taken many of my clients out of my bridge loans in the past.. this guy could not access his draw money and was out about 300k. now he has the wherewithal to solve his problem but i can see others being in major trouble if work is done and draws are not forthcoming.

He is easily accessible if you find him online and he is a great guy.

Be sure to get a broker that specializes in these policies, some people are brokers but still do not have access to these types of insurance policies. 

In industrial, my experience is clear heights, door count and size, loading dock access, and (probably not the case here) how perfectly level are the floors.I would also run a price sensitivity on how far rents may be able to drop to still make this worthwhile.  

I have been lurking on here forever, but just recently became a member so that I can access all the extras.

They could remove the nest if it’s inactive or give you safer access if further treatment is needed.

The location and access to amenities make it a super desirable area so you need to keep an eye on inventory and competition.

My goals would be to increase monthly cash flow and have more access to the property's equity for things like Cap Ex, etc....Here's a blurb from a lender's website:"By combining banking functionality with home financing into one dynamic instrument, borrowers are able to save tens of thousands of dollars and years off their loan""Designed after popular programs around the world, the All In One First Lien HELOC is the nation’s first transactional offset type-mortgage program.Home financing and banking combined:Deposits lower your loan’s principalFunds remain available for expensesInterest is calculated on the average daily balanceThis lowers the monthly interest paymentsTens of thousands of dollars can be saved over the life of the loanMortgage freedom can be achieved in half the time or less