I am guessing you like the numbers you see in Strawberry Mansion and Norristown (Montco not Philly) but do you know for a fact that at those numbers, you can do a full gut rehab and be at a number that will allow you to profit, and along the way make some sizable mistakes especially if this is your first project . . . 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Signing at closing, it's a short-term lease, sec deposit is a full month's rent, and there is a clearly defined move-out date. 

. - Fortunately, our transparent systems allowed the owner to catch it:)- Full transparency - we would have never caught this honest mistake:(An owner also needs to be involved to approve & fund large expenses: maintenance, property tax & insurance payments (if they want to be more hands off), evictions, etc.A great PMC should also have a chat with you annually about your future plans for a property and your portfolio. 

This ability to offer a full-service experience not only sets us apart but also keeps revenue flowing, even when the market shifts.4.

(My next visit being Jan 22 - Feb 4)My full time job... 

And like you say some people are more in the dark end of the spectrum when they run their business.

I mean we tracked a 2 mil population metro and were able to buy 1 to 3 a month with 6 full time folks doing nothing but the tracking and door knocking. do it yourself going to be a challenge but hey give it a try see how it works.

He was working full time too, but the excitement (and nerves) of closing on that property had him checking calulations day and night.

You'll also want to make sure you have your full team ready so you can be prepared when the right deal comes along.