For example, if you buy a condo in Trump International Sonesta, it can be managed by Trump management; but you also have a choice to choose other PMs.

. :) I was told that appraisers have access to MLS.So are there any appraisers out here on BP that feel it is beneficial being an appraiser vs a realtor?

The OP is asking which is more beneficial, to use leverage before the purchase or after the purchase.

I am open to looking to other markets philly would be a great choice because it's within a hour of travel.

You won't have a choice with escrow when getting a loan in most cases, so you will have to fund the initial escrow account balance at closing, pay for insurance up front etc on top of the normal closing costs you listed.

I own a number of properties in the GTA and have made some great choices and some not so great... :)

I had no choice but to shelve my companies or have to figure how to operate with what basically was a 70% tax on revenues in total.

I was stuck in that same mindset for close to a year and I finally made the choice to expand my reach and start investing 30 miles away from the hot zone.

You made a great choice to join the community here at BiggerPockets.

Very smart and mutually beneficial.