This seemed to be the most reliable way to find someone that I feel confident is good and knows real estate. 

In a city like Philly, you will face many challenges - you need to learn the market and know the neighborhood and the block and make sure all of your numbers are within reason, you need very reliable contractors, you need a to understand the permit process, you need to be familiar with market expectations. 

If anyone has a good starter spreadsheet or knows of a reliable website for deal analysis, I’d greatly appreciate your recommendations!

Reliable, thorough housecleaning services can be challenging to find.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable, quality cleaning company with great communication?

Consultation scheduled for November, looking forward.  

Make sure you understand the local rental market and have a reliable team for rehabbing properties.- **House Hacking:** This can be a great way to start, especially if you're looking to live in one of the units.

I am also going through the eviction process in Winston-Salem called a bunch of attorneys and yeah they want crazy retainers however I was referred to one where there was a $300.00 hour phone consultation.

I think when you start you need to make sure you work with people who are reliable.

I recommend considering your cash flow and debt-to-income ratio before making a decision, and consulting with a financial advisor to tailor the choice to your specific needs.Good luck!