And even then I have to admit the entire operation is identical to hospitality/hotel so there is that, I get it. 

Purchase target is $200K with a $150K rehab cost for two nearly identical buildings.

Hopefully his father can help identity local deals that aren't online.Any and all info and advice is welcome.

(c)Furnishing reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer(1)In generalA consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report relating to any consumer pursuant to subparagraph (A) or (C) of subsection (a)(3) in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer only if—(A)the consumer authorizes the agency to provide such report to such person; or(B)(i)the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance;(ii)the consumer reporting agency has complied with subsection (e);(iii)there is not in effect an election by the consumer, made in accordance with subsection (e), to have the consumer’s name and address excluded from lists of names provided by the agency pursuant to this paragraph; and(iv)the consumer report does not contain a date of birth that shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, or, if the date of birth on the consumer report shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, such consumer consents to the consumer reporting agency to such furnishing.(2)Limits on information received under paragraph (1)(B)A person may receive pursuant to paragraph (1)(B) only—(A)the name and address of a consumer;(B)an identifier that is not unique to the consumer and that is used by the person solely for the purpose of verifying the identity of the consumer; and(C)other information pertaining to a consumer that does not identify the relationship or experience of the consumer with respect to a particular creditor or other entity.(3)Information regarding inquiriesExcept as provided in section 1681g(a)(5) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer.

While on the surface of examining the rents in the most popular zip codes (19143, 19139, 19142) might show Section 8 rents identical to market, that being said the conditions needed to reach that rent are drastically different.

Scenario Is person A and B they are exactly they have the same job, same car payment, same income, everything is identical except one thing that will drastically change their credit score.

It’s overall footprint and layout is almost identical to my house which was built in 1900.

The identity theft can be a major concern when utilizing some of these “do it yourself” online packages some utilize on Zillow.

And while the ABSENCE of that nearly identical 3/2/2/1200sf house as a comp can mean that you have to extrapolate from the available 4/2.5/2/1750sf house with the whole plus/minus song and dance that appraisers often need to do, that is NOT what I saw in the proffered comps for the NW properties. 

You also don't have much control over your pricing when there are 200 identical units in the same property up for rent as well.