I will have a contractor do most of the work from now on Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

@Kash Tacke I'm a big fan of ADU's in general especially here in the mid west, yes you could potentially be on the front of the wave, but housing density is the solution to the affordability issue, anytime you are investing with affordability in mind is a great strategy to me, and sound like there are some incentives or at least supporting winds form the local city, that in itself seems like it would be worth at least approaching an architect or contractor to bid up some plans or concepts to take tot he city.  

I can share resources like a neighborhood-graded map and contractor rolodex with you!

You don't have to be a contractor but it will save you a good chunk of money. 

Your contractors, staff, and the financial markets will create challenges. 

Basically common contract or agreement law.

Learn how to find off market deals and good contractors.

An experienced property manager should minimize vacancy, increase income, and have connections with contractors and other professionals to manage your property well to maximize your return on investment.To Your Success!

In a city like Philly, you will face many challenges - you need to learn the market and know the neighborhood and the block and make sure all of your numbers are within reason, you need very reliable contractors, you need a to understand the permit process, you need to be familiar with market expectations. 

As a licensed contractor, I can provide insights to make sure you’re getting the best value and quality for your project.