If you are simply buying for a lifestyle investment, then you have much more leeway in what/where you might consider buying.

Why ask: Hearing about the success of previous mentees can offer insight into the mentor’s teaching style and the effectiveness of the program.14.

Use of Euro-style wall units for air-con.. 

Look at recently sold properties in the same neighborhood that match the size, condition, and style your property will have post-rehab.

I am also the founder and owner of Accredited Life, a lifestyle community, brand, and experience for accredited investors, soon-to-be accredited investors and their families.

It’s also important to consider if the work involved aligns with your lifestyle and goals.

I'll be bouncing back and forth between the two cities over the next four months before I move in order to get life set up and trying to learn the city... and hopefully find my next project. 

Lifestyle from Seattle to Scottsdale is chalk and cheese.

I'd be looking at multiple structures. we try to build below the average new build cost in our market in Columbus Ohio which is 515,000 last year and we target land 40-50k and urban core adjacent where we get higher price per square foot. we build for clients with margin around $190 a sq ft depending on multi or single. we can get that down in our triplex it's a little higher on our single family homes because of garages and limited economies of scale. hope that helps. idk Philly but if you show me the area and styles of homes I can give you some more insights. 

Maybe his investing style is just way more passive?