You are able to argue this by uploading zoning information from: atlas.phila.govWhen you go on that website you will type in the subject address and go under "License and Inspection" and then Zoning Permit DocumentsIf there is nothing there, try clicking on a "CORNER" property as the mass records for that row or community are usually under the corner property.

You can go through the link below to file a BOI.

Looking to do my first BRRRR out of state and I am wondering what to have on a checklist if I were to have someone go take a look at a property for me.

I did not include vacancy, repairs, management, and other cost, When determining what I was going to rent them out for.The one critical thing you never told us is what is the current rent and what is the current market rent.

And if something pops up later such as unpaid material man, or a couple of subs who received no payment and did not provide lean releases- do you go after the contractors bond money after filing for a court order to do so?

And there are some investors who go for those lesser quality areas, because they have experience in those types of properties and know they can buy there inexpensively. 

Ultimately, I plan on investing myself either going the house hacking route or doing a flip. 

An easier route would be to convince him to go in on the short term rental together in a partnership. 

Will let you know but I am going to go for it :)

@Grace Tapfuma How high can housing prices in the City of Detroit go?