It's not necessarily about real estate but it's a fun and fast read that may help your guide your journey.Have a great day!

They can guide you and give advice  on what they see is popular or "up and coming"...often, they hear of properties that are going to go on the market before they hit the market (some "for sale by owners").Keep learning at BP, keep asking questions, read the BP books.

You do need and agent to help with the property and guide you through the process. 

I'm a private landlord, new to the Philly market, and I'm eager to connect with another experienced landlord who can guide me through this thriving market.

Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide

@Zehua Zhou,It appears you are setting up the bank account incorrectly, which will come back and bite you... send me a PM so we can connect and I'll guide you. 

They should be able to guide you through the benefits of each scenario... just tell them you're thinking about living in the quad or potentially just renting out all four units.

Whichever direction you go, there are plenty of experienced investors in the community (and here on BP) to guide you!

Hi Peter, The lease is the guiding document.

A good lender/mortgage broker can guide you with that.