A home boasting 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, ideally situated in the charming neighborhood of Upper Darby.

My philosophy is that I am trying to attract my ideal client.  

Is this the ideal rental or are you better off selling or exchanging it to buy something else?

Having not navigated such a process before, I believe partnering with a builder/developer would be ideal.

Everything is highly individualistic and there isn’t a “right or wrong”, but what works best for you and your situation. 1) what is your ultimate goal for your ideal investment property?

Ideally, it would be something that not only allows to register all the different expenses related to the property and mortgage, but would include the amortization of the mortgage so you can see on the same spreadsheet how much your equity is growing.Thanks

@Nicholas L. ideally I'd like to live in the unit but if I have to purchase something out of state then no

My clarified question would be "if someone were in an ideal situation where they had a apt with good cash flow, what kind of factors would make them want to sell?"

As others have mentioned, definitely taking advantage of your VA loan status will be ideal for getting your first property. 

In the markets where it's down, it comes down to whether your property fits what the ideal customer is looking for from a lot size, home size, amenities, and price.