If that's the case, then your next best bet is really concentrate on your studies.

Which is why it is so important to have a competent agent representing the sellers side and limit the risk in any way possible of that being able to happen in the first place.

It was done simply because I enjoy helping in my very limited way. 

If your bet is appreciation, bet your underlying fixed costs go up.

It’s too dark for my limited light space.  

IMO - focus on improving your cash flow, lowering your vacancy, limiting bad debt, and screening for high quality tenants.

If an agent is involved your chances of having a meaningful conversation with the seller is limited. 

Perhaps not a trend to consider across the city but any neighborhood that would attract college educated young professional families seems to be a good bet if you wanted to focus on this asset type.I plan to build 12 townhomes as a second phase of a condo/townhome project in a good area of Mount Airy near the Chestnut Hill boarder and even though I’m likely to years away from being ready to begin phase 2, my current plans are to keep the 12 homes as rentals for the precise reasons I outlined above.  

Trying to go the seller financing route may severely limit your buying pool. 

Additionally, I have an LLC established and currently hold a business credit card with a limit of $15,000, as well as two personal cards for $4,000 and 3500.I have before and after pictures of my fix and flip, if needed.Any advice or insights on potential funding sources or strategies would be greatly appreciated!