I would expect that to happen.. you eat the time but should not eat the cost of the fix. 

However, tenants have not been great, basically late on rent and/or leaving repairs that eat all profits.

Philadelphia can be a very profitable market but it’s also a city that can eat investors alive who rely on bad advice.

And its only got 2 bedrooms and 1300 sq ft whereas 3 bedrooms from 1300 to 1600 sq ft tends to be the sweet spot for families.I'd knock it down to 1650 to get down to where quite a few sfh's with 3 bedrooms are listed at out there and eat the 200/mo.   

Next Purchase with HELOC: Using your HELOC for the next project is a good strategy, but ensure the interest rate won’t eat into your profits.

@Oli C. which comes first, the chicken or the egg, the team on the ground or the property?

I was trying to provide my honest impression of the program and in doing so, wanted to be clear and thorough.If I like a movie or a new place to eat, I'll typically share my impression if asked.

However, I also hear that they have varying fees across the board that can eat into the seller's take-home.

The person responsible for the delay is the one who eats the cost . 

If you're introverted and shy, you'll be ignored and left in the corner eating a piece of pizza wondering where all the deals are at.