I have three quotes and have chosen the most advantageous and a roofing company that I have experience with.

If you don't have that MLS access, do all this through your chosen agent. 

The area I've chosen to invest in is the city of Philadelphia because of the many opportunities available there. 

As part of that meeting, a move-in/walk through date is chosen .  

It's a good house in a good location and of course everyone is anxious to be the chosen family.

Who knows, one day you may be flipping for investment purposes.As I've mentioned before there are other programs besides FHA but you've chosen not to inquire about these.Best wishes!

But as the rents in my chosen area increased the tenants that my units attract are improving to b/b+ and I did find lower management calls with current tenants.Have been searching for multi family for a while in my market SF Bay Area but all have been super competitive/expensive.

The fact that Josh has chosen not to pimp his BP list speaks volumes for Josh and his vision for BP and all of its members.

I'm from Beaumont, TX and I'm a newbie to this new jouney I've chosen in realestate investing.

Best of luck:Hiring a property manager is an important decision, and can be an asset for a property investor, but can also be a detriment if not chosen carefully and without some due diligence.