Based upon your statement, "Naturally, my heart goes out to this individual" is indicative that you may let emotions trump logic.Forward to your PMC and monitor their actions to start eviction ASAP if tenant is behind.You can also direct your PMC to offer to let tenant out of their lease early IF they cooperate with showings.If they fall behind, you can direct your PMC to offer Cash-for-keys to regain possession faster. 

If you permit for a large job on a renovation, just know, your tax valuation will be assessed based on any new work performed. 

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

You can decide to STR or LTR based on the property and the particular pluses and minuses, but I wouldn't let either strategy guide your choice of home, really the other way around, let the home guide your strategy.

Sometimes, a tax appeal might be necessary if the assessment seems off-base.

This will at least help you get exposure to other folks that are in different verticals in real estate and help you figure out which avenue is for you.Happy to chat more, I'm a broker & investor based out in NYC/LI.

Don't limit yourself just based on where you are currently living or going to live.

I'm planning to getting my feet wet with an actual investment, specifically in the LTR space in Philly -- where I'm currently based. 

They will qualify based on the market rent 1007. 

I am newly licensed and considering joining eXp as I like the cloud-based model.