Exceptions to your standard business practice do not often end with the desired results.

Correctly priced, desirable properties stay on the market for only 3-5 days before going under contract.

Yes Philly is a city of neighborhoods and one block can make a giant difference as well a lot of streets there were low value are being redone and very desirable 

Rent out a unit and live for the remaining year, likely paying oop for a portion of debt service or operating expenses• Holding costs have been recouped, then save remaining funds, after my oop costs, for remainder of the year or until desired saving fund reached7.

My desire would be to tender a contract to purchase the property, pay off their loan while ensuring the owner receives fair compensation and I receive the house.

Southern border of the land is Wilson Creek (a large, well established, full time creek with old growth trees)Approx 1 acre of non-recoverable flood zone along length of creekTwo small ponds on the property, which can be filled in to utilizeSmall neighborhood to East of property line with utilities ready and available for project Currently a couple of older homes and barn structures on property (100% liveable and well maintained)Wilmeth Rd is currently expanding down the block to a 4 lane road which connects to Highway 75 in McKinneyLarge developments are underway within a 1/2 mile to 3 miles out radius<4 miles to Costco, ChickFilA, WholeFoods, Cinemark, major hospitalAT&T Fiber and Atmos Gas at front of propertyA water well can be run, if desired, or tap into the city's water (currently on city water and has large main at front of property)A CE firm has drawn up plans for a small, 12 home, 3/4 acres development.

The reason is so many potential types of tenants and developers will desire that dirt.

Between a demanding FT job (that I enjoy,) a wife who also works FT, and two young children, I have no real desire to "all in" to real estate as a FT career at this point in my life.

If pets are allowed by the HOA I would strongly recommend you consider allowing pets as more than 50% of travelers travel with their pets and that will make your priority more desirable.

Darrell,Usually when properties sit on the market it's because the property is either overpriced or it's not in a desirable area, were buyers want to buy.