I grew up and have family in the Philadelphia area so I've been searching in and around the city for a solid duplex.

Meanwhile solidly high end neighborhoods where nobody wants to split lots may go up even more in value. 

I've been involved in a few 203ks and from my experience, as long as the current owner walks away confident in the deal and the offer is solid, they aren't as concerned with the 203k side of things.

Section 8 program recipients should have a letter or voucher - this will be the most accurate way to find out rental amounts from Sec 8.Voucher values increase from time to time so our best source for this information has been through connecting with local Section 8 and City Fheps program coordinators.

Persian rugs, antiques, solid wood, leather upholstery.  

However on this specific transaction, I netted the seller $30k over market value (if she we're to list) for her house because I have a solid relationship with a specific buyer/fund which 99% of agents do not have nor explore.

Either way, the main issues will be electrical water and sewage...have you got a solid $$ number for this yet?

The best indicator of a solid market is if inventory levels are symmetrical to price increases.

You need solid "boots on the ground" to invest out of state.

@Jason Shackleton man thats solid advice for getting an appraisal done if I were to keep the residence.