A neighbor has brought to my attention that a dead tree on my new property is at risk of falling onto their shed and home and that I would be responsible.

I'm falling way behind my plan, and with my W2 job becoming unbearable I want to accelerate my RE efforts. 

I am not saying they are not important considerations but there should be more to your analysis.You also rattled off two NW Philadelphia neighborhoods in East Falls and Mount Airy.

And some markets that were overinflated will fall as well! 

Agreed mate,I'm all about taking personal responsibility and I have been swindled many times in a similar fashion like many feel on this thread.It seems like these investors including myself in other instances get negligent and don't read between the lines.Especially after trust and a relationship have been established, we become gullible and don't second guess or question.Maybe it's greed for some but in my instance it wasn't.Just innocent and trusting stupidity (No, I'm never a victim as that is ******** mentality in my book).I had some spare $$$ and wanted to diversify in other assets through folks I considered friends and trustworthy business partners.Didn't even think twice to look things over.Looking back, it all makes sense now but it's easy being a general after the battle heheI only blame myself here...I mentioned in the thread further above that I lost to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars.Again, it is what it is and it's a lesson.Only myself to blame and have always taken the high road in such instances.As much as I'd like to fight for justice and go down the legal path, it just isn't worth the time and emotion.Upwards and onwards.Become better and make more than you have lost.Each to their own and that's just my personal "modus operandi"

The victims weren’t a bunch of super rich people where it didn’t affect them.

Our occupancy rate has been higher this fall, using Airbnb and VRBO than it was during the summer and spring months, when we were listed on all 3 platforms.

Well, I keep hearing "if you find a good deal, the money will come"....like it falls from the sky or something...lol #4 Is true. 

Even though you plan to get a mortgage, the seller would likely treat this as a cash offer as you will close with cash on time if financing falls apart. 

And who will keep you from falling into any bad situations which happens often to newbies in the city