But the issues raised in the article are very troubling to hear, such as "your property" can be charged with a crime (but not you), and it is then presumed guilty, seized, and then you have to prove it was not at significant cost in terms of legal fees.  

It's really better to not think of it in terms of %.  

Girard Ave is a bit stymied in terms of shops and restaurants, a few cool places have come and gone, so I think it will take time, but it's moving in that direction.I commute to center city every day by bike and it takes just 15-20 minutes and there are 3 bus lines that take you downtown also.

It's much easier with an agent who does HomePath offers for buyers.Also, you can expect them to do nothing at all in terms of your inspection.

Unfortunately, the auto email will not calculate cash flow for you but it can be set up in terms of price and location.

In terms of a percentage, how much would the noise decrease the value of the home when compared to a similar house which is not next to a major source of noise pollution? 

What does this mean in terms of valuation?

I find the deals, and am involved in terms of acquiring and getting it ready to rent, then I hand it off and think about it once a month when I get my statement.  

It is important to understand the legalities in what you can and can not do in terms of eviction and the form that the process takes.

With a fourplex you are essentially buying twice the property (# of units) for the same price, so something has to give in terms of quality.But this seems to be more a lender-based question than a "How do I find the right property?"