I think access to deals is the core of our issue when starting out.  

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Don't buy in the roughest neighborhood in the urban core.

@David Greene's 3 core there and one of them is assisting on fixes/getting tenants as needed.

I'd say that I would be happy to contribute $500 or $1000 (whatever you feel would compel her to move) to her moving costs. 

Long distance BRRRR is so EASYI don't usually share my deals on BP but this one came out so well I felt compelled ;) What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Some of the cheaper laminate still has a wood core that does not react well to water.I have had tenants think it was hardwood floors.

Once you get out of the core area houses will typically get cheaper.

I'm currently networking and building my core 4 and looking for a property manager in the Philadelphia area.

You missed the money shot - To get the 9% credits, each state has a quota and the market is ferociously competitive.You put together a proposal/request, you'd better have a real compelling story - And saying I want to make a profit isn't your best plot line.In addition, there are some for-profit operators, but affordable stuff (due to compliance and tenant issues) is just more expensive to operate.