This can be done by using sites like AirDNA, or by clicking on Airbnb/VRBO and seeing what similar properties are renting for and how booked they are at what rates. 

Its a gamble to go the permit route or not in Philly and absolutely matters the neighborhood/your neighbors as they are usually the folks that will call L&I on you OR if your property is near other construction sites where inspectors would be traveling to/from.

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Title company stated if she refuses to close, I can sue her under the contract for specific performance of the contract and or can just record the deed and take ownership of the property.

The problem with that is that I spoke with a bunch of Real Estate Attorneys that assured me they can and do perform the same services (contract negotiations, advising, etc…) and they do it for a fixed hourly rate as opposed to an equity stake.

Its a gamble to go the permit route or not in Philly and absolutely matters the neighborhood/your neighbors as they are usually the folks that will call L&I on you OR if your property is near other construction sites where inspectors would be traveling to/from. 

Provide four to five copies of drawings size 24"x 36" and 11 each Site Plan/ Boundary Survey.

Quote from @Tyson Thompson: Your best option is to use a data site like AirDNA. 

Focus on the overall cashflow because maybe for you it only takes 10 properties to retire and for others maybe 20 some might need 5 it all depends on how their portfolio is performing.