Lastly I am considering the Bryn Mawr and Ardmore areas primarily because they are very convenient for where I am currently working, and my family has owned a business and owned property there for 40+ years.  

"Appliances are provided for the convenience of the renter only, and any damage will be deducted from the security deposit", and similar type wording.

Get a Google phone number to handle your incoming prospective renter calls (the voice calls will also be trancoded to text and forwarded to an email address of your choice - sometimes messages get lost in translation so its good that you also have the actual message to listen to at your convenience).

@David T.Could it be that they don't close the garage because it's not convenient for them?

I am also a Realtor, which has been incredibly convenient to my investing.I have probably listened to about 60 podcasts in two months!  

I am installing keyless entry for convenience--no one will lock their key inside and have to call me for assistance.

So, one of my tenants, who conveniently feels we're all out to get her, when she doesn't get her way, says she is not paying the late fee for paying rent late, clearly it wasn't her fault.

And they have a few branches conveniently located.  

I have not found a single family house but would look to spend around $350k with a 20% down payment.The multi family house I have found and am considering purchasing is a duplex that is outlined below:Asking Price: $500,000Loan DetailsDown payment: $100,000Loan Amount: $400,000Interest Rate: 4%Loan Duration: 30 yearsRent RollUnit #1: $2,500 (owner occupied)Unit #2: $2,000Annual ExpensesTaxes: $17,500Insurance: $2,500Other: $12,000Capital Expenses: $40,000The duplex is located near NYC, one block from the train station so it is both convenient for me and should be no problem to rent.My questions are listed below: At what purchase price does this duplex make sense for a buy and hold strategy?

He called her to set up a mutually convenient appointment, and it was booked for nearly 2 weeks away.