I'm looking at purchasing a small multi-family rental property in the Allentown or Philadelphia area, and I plan to use the BRRRR strategy.I'm struggling with the best way to analyze potential properties to ensure a solid ARV and would love any advice on effective tools or methods you use.

You want to look at paragraph 12 of the Texas purchase contract, called the 'One to Four Family Residential Contract'.

This will help you understand the qualifying requirements, key factors to consider when purchasing, and how to assess whether a property might be a good investment at first glance.

There are other submarkets of Columbus like upper Arlington that have higher like $500 per square foot but the purchases are tear downs at $200 per square foot so the real exit is $300 or so.

If you want to combine two or more lesser sales into one higher purchase that is fine as long as your purchase meets the timing requirements for each sale.  

Once the 1031 is complete the LLC dissolves and again the property is distributed to the former members, including the properties just purchased in the 1031 exchange (which each member probably picked out for themselves).This method solved the feared "held for investment" issue. 

So far I've owned the place for 4 months and have not had any issues with my tenant yet.Am I Happy With My Purchase?

I would love to purchase a property that has done all of the work already, and cashflows. 

I have helped many investors purchase LTRs in Little Rock,AR, Memphis,TN, and OKC.

Case Study: A Successful Joint Venture in Real Estate - An investor identifies a distressed property with high potential but lacks the funds to purchase and renovate it. - The investor partners with a private lender who provides the capital.