I do all of my own bookings and they are my boots on the ground (I'm in Colorado).

@Howard Chou - Unfortunately I am booked all weekend. 

There's a big difference between reading books, listening to podcasts repeatedly, asking for advice on this site where the responders don't have a truly vested interest and a mentor that you're paying that has an absolute interest in your success.  

@Matt Faircloth just wrote an amazing book on Raising Private Capital.

Finally, is it worth it or even possible to later put this Philly house into an LLC, especially if we plan to take equity out for another property?

We've also read several books on the topic, started familiarizing ourselves with the communities we plan to invest in, and calling to get more information on homes "for rent" and "for sale" in our area.

Also there are books you can download And podcasts.Once you feel like you’ve learned enough to make a smart first purchase, run it through the calculators to make sure it is. post the numbers and we can guide you.Also read books like rich dad,poor dad and The richest man in Babylon to really get a grasp on the fundamentals of money.Congratulations on your start!

If my wall paint color is white with a small hint of blue, do I need 2 coats of final paint on all the walls?

@Keyoka Smith , purchase a copy of this book. 

And its also very common for developers who build new condos to turn around and sell them within a couple years because they don't want to keep that kind of liability on their books.