This is the best platform to further your knowledge of investing.

.- To utilize the Mills Act requires a few things: An application (not free), inspections, and most importantly a contract with the city in which you promise to rehab and maintain the historic nature of the property.- The inspections are only 5 years, but tenants are not likely to take care of them home as well as you, and refurbishing hardwood, lath and plaster, and anything else is going to be much more expensive than the typical Landlord special (white paint, and grey LVP)It will all come down to making your numbers work.

Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions or would like to discuss!

I use Rent Redi and it is good.I also use Excel, Zelle and Zillow which are all free or I already have them.

Once you know the "basics', you can then invest OOS more successfully.If you can't afford to invest in your home area, how will you grow your knowledge of an OOS if you take a shotgun approach to where you buy?

Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge

I am an advocate for Philadelphia, particularly for those like yourself who are local to the area with knowledge of the city.

Your primary residence - if you've lived in it for 2 out of the 5 years prior to selling you'll get the $250K/$500K tax free iike @Clint Galliano said. 

I have some free training in my YT channel. just check my profile.  

Ive owned a 3 family in Fitchburg MA for 4 years that has done exceptionally well with it, living for free in one unit for a while and constantly upgrading the property over the years.