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.

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

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

Well done, Brian!  

Expect any step needs to play well w/1031.

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. 

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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. 

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

I recommend you hire an attorney for this until you know the process well enough to do it alone.