Last time i went to Philly was for the 2012 Flower festival, and I was surprised that amid a fairly important event, the area was empty, with the exception of the Amish Market. 

Seeing as there is a variety of these programs, I will definitely have to look into this more, as I was not planning on living in this property long-term which would eliminate many it seems.Thank you very much for the information and should you make a post on the subject, I will be sure to check it out!

A lot of knowledge to learn from a variety of people here.If you have any questions feel free to ask and were happy to have you!

Also if you are not careful in his group you may shave your head and spend your days at the airport handing out flowers.   

Many times, they won't pay out for a variety of reasons.

Tax Benefits: Real estate investments offer a variety of tax benefits, including depreciation deductions and the ability to defer capital gains through 1031 exchanges.

Finding comps on MTRs is a long process and if you choose to do it yourself make sure you look at a variety of sources: Furnished Finder, Airbnb, Zillow, etc. 

When deciding between investing out of state vs home hacking in Oakland, keep the following in mind.Oakland House Hacking:Proximity: Living in Oakland while house hacking enables you to maintain a close proximity to San Francisco, which might prove advantageous for property management and maintaining connections with the local market.Possibility of Appreciation: Property values in the Bay Area have increased historically, which is good for accumulating equity over time.Local market dynamics, tenant preferences, and potential obstacles might be simpler to comprehend when one is in a familiar location.Demand for Rentals: Oakland has a robust rental market, and you can discover good demand for rental units if you pick the appropriate property and location.Creating Local Connections: If you live in the Bay Area, house hacking can assist you in making local contacts with property managers, real estate agents, and other investors.Investing Out of State:Investing outside of your state may be more affordable and enable you to use the same funds to buy more than one property.A few out-of-state markets can have more favorable cash flow prospects in contrast to the pricey Bay Area market.Geographic diversity, which can help reduce risks related to market-specific variations, is made possible by investing in a variety of markets.Hiring a local property management business, which offers a more hands-off approach to property management, is often necessary for out-of-state investments.Remember, both options have their advantages and challenges.

.- Install flower beds to left and right of steppers.- Repair wood rot as necessary, specifically seen in the soffit.- Repair / replace soffit screening as necessary.- Seed lawn as necessary, especially after tree removal.- Repair as necessary the water tank shelter on left side of house.- Remove awning from back left corner of house.- Remove rear fence.- Repair rear porch as necessary.- Paint front porch floor gray.INTERIOR:General:- Paint throughout, space gray, with high semi-gloss white trim.- Replace electrical outlets, switches, plates with new white.- Tile throughout (bathroom will get different tile.- Install new windows throughout (18), install new trim and replace rotted or damaged framing as necessary.- Install new white vent covers throughout.- Install (brushed nickel?)

I would look at a variety of ratios and make sure they meet your buy box to determine if it is a good deal.