Also not all houses are equal and vacationers are neighborhood specific, a couple of blocks can make a difference.

For those of you who are familiar with the East Falls section of Philadelphia, I'd appreciate any feedback about this region, particularly the 3000 block of Midvale Avenue.

I think if it were a couple blocks North I'd do a lot better with it.

With respect to showing units we have traditionally set aside blocks of times - say two or three evenings and a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

It's a block from the M train at Central which should help...?

On this kitchen I went with butcher block countertops from IKEA.

its couple of blocks away from my house so yes I will manage it.

Also this property is in a prime location...a few blocks from downtown and surrounded by 3 hospitals etc.

Similarly, we stay away from giving alcohol ... save "the old codger" we inherited with one building (he's been there almost forever), whom we gave a bottle of scotch on the occasion of a milestone birthday.When we give "appreciations" to our tenants, we also try to focus on locally owned businesses in the area where they live (i.e. the café around the corner, the pilates studio on the next block).

I love block/brick multi-family properties.