I recognized quickly that I couldn't continue to scale this thing by myself, so I brought in a partner who had the same vision and work ethic as me.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Currently I am using that extra money to quickly pay down on the principle for both.

It’s super easy, free, quick and I just transfer the funds straight to my business account.

The MOST important thing in a listing that will make or break you are the photos.I'm not nearly as experienced as many on this forum, but those are some quick tips I see.Good luck!!!!

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

That is a great action plan... couple quick thoughts (for thought only, your plan is solid... always good to brainstorm, though).Given that our market is pretty competitive, have you considered the specific steps to transition from your home to the new investment property?

Read The Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingIf you're looking to get started and do your business in Philadelphia, I could be of some value to you. 

Here is the guide. http://preservation.lacity.org/sites/default/files...I am going to hire someone to do it for me.