I know in Philadelphia if I had a 2 BR house it would be viewed favorably by tenants who are seeking 2 BR living situations because most inventory will be apartment style living and for this reason would achieve a rent premium.

It depends how long you plan on living.

We live, office, and Property Manage in Queen Creek and love it!

Just wanted to introduce myself and enjoying the Bigger Pockets site and forums.

I believe he now lives in Portugal.

I live in jersey but bought my property in Pennsylvania because jersey and NY are extremely expensive.  

People have no choice but to move to cities where they can live and work immediately.

Screening everyone over 18 helps reduce the risk of costly evictions and ensures you’re fully informed about who will be living in your property.Additionally, be mindful of the number of occupants and how it might impact your property.

We found that by more or less falling on our sword and saying, "Hey, we want you guys happy... tell us what you need from us" they were more than helpful and once we had contractors they liked on board the process went perfectly smoothly.I don't live near you so can't help with your locale... but hopefully some of it helps!

Gettysburg PA is a very attractive place and attracts a lot of tourist that now many retired people have started buying houses to live there and the prices of houses have gone out outside the Downtown.