We are strictly cash only and buy properties straight up.

Hello BP, I wanted some help with what some of the best zip codes and or Neighborhoods to invest in/around Philadelphia?

You likely have codes and code enforcement officers that will start issuing fines for the trash and unkempt yard.Keep filing complaints with the owner and city until it's resolved.

Also, I'd be very careful that tenants not wanting renovations isn't just code for "I don't want you poking around to see what I've done to this place!" 

These deadlines are strict, so it’s essential to plan accordingly.Good luck with your exchange!

We did get negotiate money from them to help with roof repair, but now know they were not honest on their disclosure.Our inspector missed code violations, HVAC issues, pipes that had been worked on and issues hidden that had occurred while sellers lived in the house, signs of drainage and water damage inside the house that had been painted over, completely blocked dryer vent...and we are finding more daily.We have had the house looked at by a structural engineer and HVAC techs that has told us we need thousands (likely tens of thousands) of dollars worth of repairs to make this property able to rent and come up to code for rental. 

Checkout section 469 of the tax code for material participation tests and what it all means.

Then use those funds strictly to make renovations keeping all receipts. 

Which is probably 'code' for - real estate can be a great investment vehicle -but today may not be the best time to jump in as to returns on investment.  

Pensalvania in general is strict to.