I certainly can see how this all happened though Guru's charging folks how to be a synidcator so lots of beginners.. then of course competing offerings and knowing how investor gravitate to the highest returns without really understanding the risks etc.

I have a GREAT rolodex of folks if you need connections. 

Typically with houses of this age - you'll need structural folks to dig and install piers into the soil.

.: Quote from @Don Solt: Hi folks, As the topic states I'm looking to learn everything I can about the City of Philadelphia and its real-estate market.

You will easily find link minded folks to chat with. 

Despite the hoopla and perceived confusion, a self-directed 401(k) plan is nothing more than a trust.

Additionally, no investor has received an escalation - which is good for your investment and if you look at some of the rates of returns (some folks are into their builds roughly 60-70k out of pocket, and have over $150k equity - amazing return over most investments) - even though it took longer than any of us expected - there is a lot of positive to talk about. 

@Matthew Beasley, not really anything consistent from the folks in the Charleston area. 

Quality over quantity. that would be an interesting exercise for BP super computer who has the most votes to post ratio I bet Mike D is right at the top.. then on the inverse you would have the least votes for the most posts those would be those folks that just post the same thing over and over I suspect.

Most of these folks don't want to lose their voucher.Additional issue, when rent is too high, it slows down leasing.