This mainly pertains to your roof - IF you have an RCV policy - do not switch anywhere else -- that is a good price and a good policy -- if it's ACV you can shop around -- try Shelter too -- I worked for them - all my coworkers were fair -- I just wont get a policy there -- something to do with not ******** where you used to eat and if I had a claim it'd be weird to deal with my former co-workers -- would rather deal with people I dont know. 

@Sheryl Sitman nailed this as it pertains to Philly and many other cities.

If it were me, once I had my financing strategies in order, I'd look for a realtor that is also a proven investor themselves and understands numbers and all financing options....people I recommend in our market are Marcus Auerbach, Homestead Realty, Premier Point Realty & Modern Milwaukey Realty all brokers who are also successful local investors.....as it pertains to real estate investing, having a realtor that is skilled in investing is the same as choosing an accountant because if you're going to be involved in real estate, you definitely should have an accountant who specializes in real estate investing and not just landlord investing--ALL aspects of investing from rentals, flipping, self directed/SoloK, structuring etc---they should love real estate as much as you:) I was just involved in a deal on a Cudahy duplex house hack where the investor used FHA financing from Lower.com and I was quite impressed with them.

Emails no longer have ‘Dear’ or ‘To Whom it May Concern’.  

One unit is currently vacant which I toured today and the windows looked to be in rough shape but the thing I am most concerned about is in the bedroom there was mold in one corner growing on the drywall that started about 2 inches up the wall and ended about 6 inches up the wall.

Lastly, if you want to be a landlord and get the benefits, but do not want to be concerned with tenant trash and toilets, then turnkey may be for you.Please fell free to reach out if you have any questions.

Hello BP'ers,In the prospect of purchasing a SFH in Philly around University area but know that semesters have all started so am a bit concern about finding students to rent.

But I am really concerned for my rental unit as more and more sudden surprises keep popping up.

I have had some of the same concerns about turnkey companies. 

@Daniela R.I would be more concerned with the 10 year roof and being in Galveston.