Looking for some advice on areas where the landlord laws are friendly.

A few quick tips:Run your numbers – Flip for a profit by factoring in renovation costs, holding costs, and market trends in the area.Line up financing early – If you're using a VA loan, it's great for long-term holds, but for a flip, hard money or private lenders might fit better.Build your team – Lean on your local contacts (family, friends, or contractors) to be your boots on the ground.

A good friend of mine just helped a client get a duplex in South Philly.

I pick close-in burbs with good access to public transportation.  

I remember when a close friend of mine bought his first duplex in Philly; the excitement was off the charts.Your idea to pick up the neighboring property is pretty smart, especially with that shared backyard.

It's not unreasonable to want an agent who's proactive and truly has your back.An investor-friendly agent should be more than a door opener..they should be a strategic partner.

If not, find an investor-friendly realtor who owns and has bought off-market properties themself. 

I have considered partnerships with a Washington friend who could hold the loan and live there for a year and in return receive partial ownership in the property. 

I have several friends that have closed hundred plus of transactions and they asked the seller when do they want to close.

Since I personally always get the most out of conferences when I have dedicated time after to decompress, digest, and implement what I've learned, I booked a private beachfront villa with some friends for a few days immediately following BPCON (checking in the afternoon of Wednesday the 9th, checking out the morning of the 12th) just a few miles up the beach from the Moon Palace Resort, and we have a couple of beds still available so I wanted to extend the invite to folks here.A couple photos of the villa are below, and some of my favorite features of this place include:- Direct beach access off the back porch- Private heated infinity pool- Private furnished terrace- Private resort access- Wifi- Indoor jacuzzis- Private kitchen- Air conditioningShoot me a DM if you're interested!