If you do something that is too high end or bold compared to what is available in the neighborhood, the exit could be very difficult 

The program is neither good nor bad, there's just different pros & cons compared to cash paying tenants.Have offered to schedule a call with you numerous times to try and assist you, but you seem to prefer posting & posting & posting - which will take so much longer:(What are the chances you'll actually invest someday, given how long it's taking you to do basic research?

This creates a market for both short-term and long-term rental properties.Affordable housing, Compared to cities like New York, Washington D.C., or Boston, Philadelphia offers relatively affordable rent, or section 8 tenants, especially those who are relocating from more expensive areas. 

Property prices are lower compared to larger cities, offering the potential for higher returns, while the demand for rentals remains steady thanks to a large student population and growing workforce.

Lower property taxes, affordable housing compared to LA (CA buyers are usually cash buyers because what they net from their smaller home in CA can get them a bigger home here, often covered by what they net from their CA sale), allergies (smog), and politics. 

How pricey are comparable properties and their costs?

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

I understand, to clarify the cash flow is not my only source of funds to purchase future deals as I am able to save a large portion of my W-2 income as well and the cash flow from the property is a very small percentage comparably.  

Sellers will also like that better.Finally, don't compare your offer price against the list price.

In addition to this, I've had 2 clients this past year tell me they used Airdna in '22 and '23 to see projected and estimated income and was drastically different than actual income made with very comparable properties.