I would recommend doing a prescreen on the subject property with a lender before getting under contract.  

Does anybody have a good contractor, or good handyman they’d recommend?

Lindsey - did you find someone you can recommend?

Most of my folks shave off 10-20% in taxes their first year even without REPS real estate professional status.Taxable Brokerage Account: Not recommended, put into Alts.2.

I got a recommendation about it but I want to know anyone else that used it. 

Yes, you can use a regular email address for your business LLC, but having a professional email address associated with your domain is generally recommended for a more credible and branded image.

But before we get into the argument of what should/shouldn't be in the packet (or if you need one at all) does anyone have a service, website, platform they have used with good results, and would recommend ? 

Again, I recommend you speak to a landlord lawyer to get advise based on your state laws. 

hello, I'm looking to start my rental portfolio. can you recommend some up to coming neighborhoods in philly with good rental potential?

NOT what we'd recommend for newer investors.