Allentown, Lancaster, Pottstown, Coatesville, Norristown, Easton, and Levittown have diverse market conditions, with Allentown experiencing steady population growth and revitalization, Lancaster offering a mix of suburban and urban markets, Pottstown offering lower property prices.Good luck!

I would also set a maintenance/capex budget but will vary by property age and condition.

I like to hand-deliver it and set an appointment for my first inspection so I can start documenting the condition of the rental from that point forward.

Are you referring to market conditions, the pre-approval process, or something else?

Hard money loans are loans based on (mostly) the value of the asset, eliminating or reducing the other criteria used for most mortgage loans of borrower credit, financial condition, and sometimes even cash flow of subject property.  

Pretty much the only options available are Condos/townhouses or a poor condition single family homes.

., 3+1+1 extension structure).Confirm if the deal involves bridge loans or fixed-rate, long-term agency financing.Assess if the extension options are realistic based on the current and projected market conditions.

With Nomad, you're paying a lot of extra money for a guarantee that is not necessary with skilled and experienced property management combined with masterful recommendations for property condition; i.e. what a property needs in order to be rent-ready to the degree that qualified candidates will be attracted to rent the property. 

You’ll find investors from Toronto, Vancouver, and other major Canadian cities who share their experiences about market conditions and regulations in Canada.For formal groups or chapters, outside of BP, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and local investment clubs are great places to connect with more like-minded investors.

In the current market conditions getting creative and shifting the thinking on what works is where I'm seeing investors be successful in building portfolios.