However, it's uncommon for my tenants to skip out on the last month's rent.

Now it's more uncommon to rent by the room in Philly simply due to finding people willing buy into that situation.

Hi Kevin this is not an uncommon method of investing. 

Indeed, it's not uncommon for such companies to sell slightly over market (whether selling individual properties or syndications or crowdfunded deals). 

I haven't had this happen recently since the infrastructure bill was passed and they got the $80b over 10 years, but that's not uncommon at all.

So, not uncommon to get an out-of-area appraiser who comes up with a high or low value, because they really don't know the area.

Here are some insights and potential options to consider:Policy Limitations: It's not uncommon for mortgage lenders to have policies that only allow transfers to an LLC under specific circumstances, such as if the property is your primary residence.

That hairline crack is not (yet) a structural problem and is not uncommon to see within the first couple years.

Seller financing is more uncommon in Canada, at least in my experience.

While the HOA might tank your profitability, I do know/am frequently messaged about condotels for STR usage, so it's definitely not that uncommon of a strategy.