If it helps -- note distance and direction to schools, shopping centers, etc.  

Hi Anthony,Focus on areas around the colleges, in good school districts, and along the public transit line.

I am currently enrolled in a technical school in California studying and preparing to work with Amtrak.

@David Faulkner thank your concerns, but my son has recovered from pneumonia and is going back to school today.  

Dawn took me out in a plane when I was in high school

I live in Smyrna, my kids go to public schools here.  

Buying in the Burbs of Philadelphia you need to keep some factors in mind;* Follow the Trains coming into Philadelphia* Evaluate the taxes in the towns and major train stops* Will have less turn over with 2 Bedroom than 1 Bedroom mixes* School Systems will be important* Near a college or university* Does the real estate agent own investment properties themselves and willing to show them to you and see how they operate.

I'm not exactly qualified anymore (I might have been right out of B-school) and I have no industry experience, but I'm not letting that stop me. 

She is currently in grad school and will be unable to work as of August of this year until graduation Dec 2018.

@Wade Garrett just dont get yourself out of the best time of the year to rent during summer when school gets out