Policy Loan rates are pretty low right now... but it depends on the company too.You can try Integrity Bank and Trust in Colorado Springs.

My main concern now is the unfinished porch.I'm receiving bids that are all over the map: some are as low as $1,300 for labor, while others range from $4,000 to $10,000.

I think now would be a good time for me to invest because I don't have any debt at the moment, a decent amount of money saved up, good credit score, and I have access to VA loan benefits where I could get a very low down payment.

The house has been through two hurricanes now with no damage or flooding, so it is pretty low risk from that standpoint.

That causes the light switch to flip and they go back to screaming.

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.

The $30 background fee is low compared to some in Maryland.

Looks like low leverage at the time, but no refinances? 

I would not, however, bet on shipping rates staying this low over the long term.They have all the plumbing and electrical built into a centerpiece.This the sort of problem you'll face.  

Most of the properties I bought are in the "high end of the low end" range, and none are on or near the water, which helped a lot.