I know in the sense that you’re referring to this being your personal house with your personal belongings, but even potential renters are disrespectful of other peoples houses.If it’s muddy outside, don’t be shocked if they don’t walk around the outside first before going on the inside without taking off their shoes at the door. 

So far, we've pieced along different elements of this (different tax person each year, no LLC to one to now 2 this year, haven't yet used a bookkeeper...)trying to streamline systems and have a solid foundation for our fairly new and growing real estate portfolio. 

However, (personal opinion) I do believe that the Beltline represents a real, physical asset that will help values stay strong in the long term (assuming you don’t overpay).

Some buy and hold investors may have outdated beat up buildings that can't be sold conventionally without repair and your flipping operation with the right agent may just happen upon that deal for working with that person.

Quote from @Jason Watson: Other people in the lending space might have better answers, but some lenders quote taxes, insurance, etc. to fully understand the monthly cash burden and ensure you know it as well. that is correct Jason, I personally like it better like that so I can actually see what my payment is after everything is said and done. 

Are you buying to house hack or rent out both sides.There are so many personal questions to answer, before you begin analyzing deals.Factors such as jobs, population, tenant laws, median income, affodability, crime, schools are all metrics to considerGood Luck!

I've personally enjoyed success in Northwest Philadelphia, particularly Mount Airy.

If you don't mind providing some data for me to reference I'd appreciate it, but understand if you want to keep some or all personal--namely I'd be interested in approximate location, bd/ba count of your property and the rent % increase (or if you're comfortable sharing actual prices) implemented between your last tenant and current one. 

@Jon DawesI personally prefer liquidity and flexibility and like you said so many variables which is why it's never clear-cut in personal finance.  

Duane, I personally do not like to finance an entire deal, for that matter I like to have a very low debt ratio.