Typically I would run a stress test to assure what my max purchasing/borrowing power would be because there are multiple factors that could influence your borrowing power such as house market prices, rates, income, liabilities.

Partnerships Matter: Align yourself with motivated, positive people who share your vision and work ethic.3.Take Action: Don’t just learn—apply what you know.

By offering a BETTER value proposition at a lower than average price a tenant is VERY hard pressed to have a motivation to move and to be able to find a comparable property for similar rent.

Real estate investing can be a great idea for several reasons:Potential for Appreciation: Over time, properties often increase in value, allowing investors to build wealth through appreciation.Passive Income: Rental properties can provide a steady stream of passive income, helping to cover expenses and generate cash flow.Tax Benefits: Real estate investors may benefit from various tax deductions, such as mortgage interest, property taxes, and depreciation.Inflation Hedge: Real estate tends to keep pace with or outpace inflation, making it a good hedge against rising costs.Leverage Opportunities: Investors can use financing to purchase properties, allowing them to control larger assets with less capital upfront.Portfolio Diversification: Real estate adds diversification to an investment portfolio, potentially reducing overall risk.Tangible Asset: Unlike stocks or bonds, real estate is a physical asset that you can see and manage, providing a sense of security.Control Over Investment: Investors can influence property value and income through renovations, management decisions, and property improvements.Building Equity: As you pay down a mortgage, you build equity in the property, which can be accessed later through refinancing or selling.Community Impact: Investing in real estate can contribute to community development and improvement, positively impacting neighborhoods.These factors make real estate investing an appealing option for many people looking to grow their wealth and secure their financial future.It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.

This is before even the problem that these techniques and strategies work only in a limited number of opportunities, and these opportunities can only be recognized by someone with knowledge of real estate principles, law and finance. interestingly, what seems to sell nowadays is this pop cultural belief that education in anything but specific techniques is worthless; that something called motivation, combined with a positive mindset and an unwillingness to accept reality will triumph over anything else and lead to massive success.  

That motivates them to report leaks, running toilets, or other issues.

The primary motivators in retaining it and dipping our toes into the rental space are: 2.50% APR and sufficient margin to cover maintenance/capex/vacancy based on "recommended percentages of gross rent."

Also I would look for listings hitting the 30 day or 60-day mark for motivated sellers. 

@Kyle ReynoldsThe decision to rent or sell a Sacramento home is influenced by factors such as projected rent, negative cash flow, and potential appreciation potential.

This isn't solely a Philadelphia problem, but it's exasperated by the amount of power and influence City Council members have over their districts.