One of the biggest reasons I want to invest in my native west Philadelphia Area is I know where UPenn and Drexel are planing to build and how that effects the homes in the area.

@Ashish Khera Working with a private lender can help lock down the property quickly with closing times of around 5-10 days.

Best case scenario you downsize into a duplex or triplex and live “rent free” in one of the units.I don’t know your market BUT the biggest risk I’ve ever seen anyone take is NOT taking any

Your price range will be the biggest determination for the areas you should start in. 

@Freddie WilliamsHi Freddiethe biggest hurdle is to finance this deal.

My biggest concern is your statement that you couldn't get a clear answer from your tax team.

Im sending you a private message now. 

@Monique Burns I just send you a private message

Start with wholesaler properties and accumulate some money and after start with rent properties or find money to a private lender or by the seller or a realtor... ???

@Brandon Lewis if you are flipping I would look time on market, crime, school ratings, which neighborhoods are desired over others, the median price of homes, the price of homes in certain neighborhoods you are looking at, population growth, the top employers and how their business is doing, any city projects planned to boost growth, any large private projects.