As the tech sector continues to expand and bring high-paying jobs to the area, demand is likely to surge again.

Without success in real estate and BP forums/education, I'd still have a job. 

This enabled our mother to work towards a better paying job/profession in a dignified manner.

A lot for the poster to learn and improve upon.

Investing in multifamily properties in Philadelphia is popular due to the city's steady population growth, job opportunities, relatively affordable property values, and solid rental demandPhiladelphia’s multifamily market offers a range of opportunities, from high-end neighborhoods to up-and-coming areas with great cash flow potential.

Olde Kensington is seeing improvement and even has some of the best local restaurants.

It's also fairly easy to do virtually.The money is made in land flipping on the "improvements" you make on the land.

Will the home rent well, or will you need to make improvements first?

I moved from Portland OR to Columbus OH because of lower entry costs and strong population and job market growth trends.

Nothing more to add from me outside of saying job well done.