Well done, Brian!  

There are plenty of deals in Philly on and off-market from wholesalers, who are pretty decent in Philly compared to other places.You will need to get your GC license here and learn the permitting process and necessity here as well.

My partner and I have a couple units we manage as well in Washington DC.

And it can work really well for you as long as you pay attention to the statute requirements.In order to defer all tax you are selling investment real estate and buying investment real estate of at least the same value you sold. 

Banks like proof the funds were in a bank well before closing. 

I am not worried so much about maximizing it rather than that it gives me a bit; because as more of the estimated $150000 property mortgage I want to take is paid down, the numbers get a bit better with appreciation as well.

I don't know the %, but I would still guess 90% washout or never hit their goals, but I do see some "graduate" and seem to do well long term. 

RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR ADVISORS 🤝Good QIs:Work well with your teamRespect professional boundariesCommunicate clearlyStay in their laneRemember: The best QI relationships are professional, not personal!

If you hold for 2 years then sell, I feel very strongly that you will do well. 

Drilling a well or building out a septic?