We are identifying non-profits to contribute to that help people who are drug-addicted and homeless since we are not equipped to serve them properly through our real estate investing.

We are identifying non-profits to contribute to who help those who are drug-addicted and homeless since we are not equipped to serve them properly through our real estate investing.Also - be ready for opportunities.

Surround yourself with experienced people who will help you evaluate a deal:  real estate broker, property manager, real estate agent, lawyer, CPA, insurance broker, finance adviser and a steady diet of improving books.

@Katie Jewell Wow to all that damage, drugs involved? 

A drug addict can't stop using until they stop hanging out with other addicts.

Safety or perceived safety   IE crime drugs homeless etc.

A few things you should know about the market, Philadelphia is extremely block by block, my office is in Northern Liberties where there are 600-700k houses, and a short drive north, and your in the drug capital of the city.

Then your housing problem will still be solved and you'll already know ahead of time the expense of leaving this apartment earlier due to buying your own place.PS..... just remember that a realtor advising you to buy a house is like a supermarket giving you diet tips.

I really think House Hacking is like the gateway drug into REI, so you are on the right path. 

For example, the claim that undocumented immigrants are associated with increased violent crimes has been debunked by nonpartisan studies, as has the claim that undocumented immigration is associated with increased drug crimes.A landlord who makes rental decisions based on such generalizations could run afoul of federal and state housing laws.