Any suggestions and help would be gladly appreciated thanks. 

Narrowing down the options will probably come down to comps and city/neighborhood specifics; things like permits.Any good suggestions for finding out how long permits are taking in certain areas?

I sometimes wonder if it makes sense for all of us landlords to confront them, they sold us a lie and now we are severely struggling from it.

Agree with others that you will probably need to lower the rent - suggest 5% every 2-4 weeks until activity picks up. 

That person is responsible for anyone one else that comes into contact with your property.I suggest using a service like Mayistay.

As I explore the neighborhoods in NW Philly, any suggestions on reputable agents with experience in those areas? 

Any suggestions?

All set to jump my start career as a investor to do fix/flip and buy apartment units  ,any suggestions how to move forward.

The "purely code" stables, I wouldn't suggest.

I work on projects across multiple states and have a strong network of contractors.Regarding when to involve a contractor, if it’s someone you haven’t worked with before, I’d suggest waiting until after the inspection.