In this scenario it's looking more likely that we should stay away from equity appreciation assuming the high risk.

I would rather have people stay and not have vacancies.

He discussed the numerous pros to hiring a company in the beginning.

Your in over your head with that many properties, I have been to numerous Philly auctions and there is a sea of people who will just outbid you to the point it’s not even a deal. 30 properties is not feasible and chances are half of them won’t even be auctioned that day.

Last week I closed on a two family house that I purchased directly from the owner, she gave me a good deal with the condition that she would stay in the first floor apartment and pay a reduce rent.  

Is it a good move or would it hurt down the road if we decide to buy a home ( which we are planning to but still couple years or so ) The reason we are not buying right now is i would like a decent home and then stay in that forever and at this point i guess i am just not ready to buy my own.thank you

There are numerous part time agents in this area doing in excess of $3 million annual volume.I know this comes down to my own goals and risk tolerance, but do any of you have an opinion or advice when deciding who to go with?

I wasn't willing to settle for a turn-key property.Originally I thought about flipping it, but the area is perfect for me I decided to stay.

We do have a place to stay at while we rehab the "meth" unit. 

I guess they stay on about a year and then roll off, so yes, I think that is definitely part of it.