You need to have a stiffer upper lip my friend.I think you are missing the point, my friend.

Hi Vinay , Welcome to BiggerPockets and congratulations on your mission to use real estate to take care of others.

I'm helping a friend who wants to start investing in real estate.

I have friends invested in all different parts of Philly, most with good to great success (good prices, low taxes), but you really have to do A LOT of due diligence and I would not be buying from a wholesaler or a company like New Western if you are new.

That is also one of the ideas that I have is selling one of the properties (Townhouse I bought from DR Horton) but I rented it out to a friend and hate to sell it with them in it.

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.

I just hid another "review" from a user that directs people to her YouTube channel.

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.

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

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.