Strong property management and careful tenant placement also play a critical role in success here, so I recommend partnering with a turnkey company or an agent who specializes in these areas to make the process smoother.As for rental demand, homes that sit for extended periods are often the result of issues like pricing, condition, or tenant quality—not necessarily a reflection of the market as a whole.

Signs of this are poor lease quality, maybe M2M tenants, high expenses (unnecessary things like high trash bills, internet, cleaning, security).

Buy quality, if that means every 2-4 years not annually so be it.

If you flip your flooring upgrades and appliances will probably need to be of higher quality vs a rental.

Meanwhile the  neighbors quality of life will improve once the new wall is constructed 2025 Q1 and the denser use is consistent with the Philadelphia planning commission's 2035 plan.

They've placed a tenant just recently so it's too early to tell the quality of the tenant.Hope this helps!

What is the best way to find good general contractors (reasonably priced, delivers on time, committed to quality) ?

Joe Asamoah who focuses on quality homes and solid tenants.

We never or seldom use signs on properties. and get the best quality apps from MLS, Zillow and CL in that order. 

I can refute your reputation, I can refute you who you fundraise from, I cannot refute a truly quality deal.