Based on how I see things playing out, the transaction costs make a 1031 less appealing than straight up purchasing additional units. 

I would assume their more attractive and appealing....thoughts?

Use our mobile app and our Explore feature to visually see owner occupancy, equity, foreclosures, etc for every house around you while you are driving for dollars.

I am such a visual hands on learner and think shadowing someone might help me tie up the Loose end questions I have.

I have read a lot about those other markets and they seem to have a lot of appeal, however, to back @Eric P. the ability to come see your rental in Philly is a huge advantage.

@Abdul Azeez,Here are my thoughts:Location - I’m out of state as well, but from what I’ve learned there is a B+ neighborhood in that area that is basically visualized as a box between Mt.

I am such a visual hands on learner and think shadowing someone might help me tie up the Loose end questions I have.

I think looking back, a 3/2 SFR is the best marketable rental. 3/1s are harder to appeal to a family with kids. 2 bedrooms don't command as much rent, but might cost incrementally more around the same as a 3 bedroom in acquisition.

I am new to BP and thought now would be a good time to introduce myself.I am already an entrepreneur, so I guess you could say I have a strong desire for independence, which is the reason REI appeals to me so much.

For example, the property I want to buy may look sweet, but then by using google maps I can get a visual sense of what the street looks like by dragging the thing a ma jig and going up and down the street.