Learn about human behavior.

My husband and I will be taking my in-laws into our home due to health issues.

You might feel silly at first but it makes it much easier to get through when you are talking to a real human being. 

I am going back through the signed Pet Agreement and I do have two statements pertaining to this that read "Tenant will not allow pet(s) to cause any danger, damage, nuisance, undue noise, or health hazard," and "Dogs: Must be controlled at all times.

Just keep in mind that the people here are human, make mistakes, and do things "their way," and you should always do your own diligence on whatever questions you ask.

But noted he is getting older and having some health problems.

.#2 - Start going to events like those at Home Depot on Saturdays, where they show you how to tile, or other basic trade tasks. volunteer to help friends, volunteer for a Habitat For Humanity project.

Obviously this is an overall average but on the surface these numbers describe a typical West Philly, Olney/Ogontz, or cleaner North Philly deal, which from my experience make up a majority of the inventory available around that price point.What are everyone's thoughts on the health of the Philly market?

Call with the pitch that you're local, started this business due to your mom's health, and that you'll outperform and out-service a multinational company that is likely taking your calls/messages in a Vietnam call center. 

Culture is a human construct.