This was a high-end property that needed a lot of structural work How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I'll provide some tips below.2.

This is not correct. 

This is critical for protecting yourself, your property, and your neighborhood.Here’s why:Safety Concerns:Skipping checks could allow someone with a serious criminal history—like a sex offender or violent felon—into your property.

This is based on demographics/interests including age, profession, income etc.. 

I am guessing you like the numbers you see in Strawberry Mansion and Norristown (Montco not Philly) but do you know for a fact that at those numbers, you can do a full gut rehab and be at a number that will allow you to profit, and along the way make some sizable mistakes especially if this is your first project . . . 

Let’s swap some stories and tips in the comments.

Is there a way to make this process seem less like dealing with used car salesman or is that just they way it is?

Is there a way to find local developers based on zip codes on this forum?

im looking to get into a house hack in either there or venice, or even palmetto, still just looking but would like to be educated when i do decide to make the move, any tips are appreciated, also if you need any help let me know!