2) Owners NEVER take into account the time required to:- Evaluate & select materials- Order materials- Pick up materials- Coordinate access with tenant- Dispose of waste- Scan and process receipts2) According to Angie's List, labor cost can be $250 to $700https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-microwave-instal... 

Of course each level grants you access to different things, I'm just wondering if anyone has tried it and if so, was it successful in helping you find funding? 

Quote from @Bryan Maddex: When you have access to enough DSCR lenders you realize that there are DSCR loans for every occasion!

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.

Otherwise many many many agents spend a lot of time and effort finding property and writing contracts only to find that the funds can't be transferred, or they don't have immediate access to the funds, or they need some kind of approval from 3-4-5th parties, or there are exchange restrictions, or 9000 other excuses.You probably need to find them a commercial broker who can handle whatever kind of investment they want to make. 

(And sometimes, the property managers that advertise locally, actually live more than 50 miles away which means they might not have the necessary contacts with the local contractors or be as responsive as you would wish, so watch for that).

So you'll see a lot of rentals being advertised on the exact platforms mentioned in this group, and what you have said as well.

I'm starting to notice that more investors (specifically Class C areas where one of my Indianapolis rentals is located) will advertise that "appliances and AC unit to be installed upon move in" for their rental or flip for the tenant or buyer.

It was sold 10 years later for $110K with my sister acting as PM as it's out of state.Back 1n 1992-1993 there were pages and pages of auctions advertised every week, and in 1992-1993.

This property can be refinanced at any time you feel is right after the 1031 exchange is complete to buy other property or access funds for any reason.