As soon as you take possession, do a walk through to document the condition of the home, so that when the tenant does move out, you know what was damaged AFTER you bought it.

I would agree with Livia that a tub is more luxurious, but not at the expense of a great walk-in shower, large double vanity, stand alone water closet, etc.How much is your budget?

Can someone walk me through this?

Walking its streets, exploring neighborhoods, and soaking up the local vibe can provide a deeper understanding of the market dynamics.Due Diligence: Prioritize comprehensive due diligence on any property you consider.

I walked away from that deal tonight. 

Particularly in Philadelphia where there’s a ton of red tape to navigate and construction costs are disproportionately high relative to other markets.Ten years ago I could walk into a district L&I office, complete a two page application and pick up a building permit without plans for a single family renovation the next day.

I do not like the offer of mutual walk away or reduced-price carpet replacement.

One night mom and dad where having a few beers outside their bedroom patio like they always did on the weekends, dad needed to use the restroom but the patio doors had somehow locked so dad went around the house and used his key to open the front door, as he walked towards his bedroom he heard a man's voice coming out of his daughters bedroom, he walked towards the room and quietly opened the door, there he saw his roommate molesting his 8 year old daughter.

So I may not be a good fit for what you're looking for if you want a local tax office location to walk in with your paperwork. 

This can tell me a lot about the age of the plumbing, roof, HVAC, etc before actually walking it.