Which frankly I don't buy as an explanation.

I'm a fan of the consistent, not checking which way the wind is blowing, dollar cost average investor that keeps buying every year or two.

Looking for guidance on best neighborhoods/areas to consider in order to Buy, Renovate, and Rent in Philly.

For a little more money you can buy a mobile AC, which looks like a dehumidifier.

Do I just simply say, "I want to buy your house if interested" and keep it general or make it more personalized, "foreclosures are tough, I would like to help." 

Investment Info:Other buy & hold investment.

I caught the Pace Morby bug and plan to actively pursue other options since the trad lenders underwriting is making it difficult to follow my strategy of buy and hold.

Vacancy rates:The overall office vacancy rate in Tampa is 9.4%, which is below the national average of about 13%.For residential properties, the homeowner vacancy rate is 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate is 4.2% in the 33619 zip code.Days on market:Specific data on days on market wasn't provided for Tampa overall, but the median days on market for homes is 89 days according to one source.Promising areas:The Westshore and Downtown Tampa submarkets have seen increased occupancy, with an uptick of 175,000 square feet over the past year.The Westshore submarket has seen its vacancy rate drop by 100 basis points year over year to 12.5%, hitting a four-year low.Rental property insights:Tampa has a high percentage of renters, with 53% of the population renting rather than owning homes.The median rent price in Tampa is $2,941.Market trends:Tampa's real estate market has seen strong appreciation, with a total appreciation of 129.39% since Q1 2000, at an average annual rate of 4.41%.The city is experiencing population growth and an influx of young, educated professionals due to increasing employment opportunities.Regarding your interest in a brand new construction SFR with live and work usage, this could be a promising investment given Tampa's growing population and the trend of people seeking to live close to their workplaces.

There is an organization in LA that will help you navigate the permitting process and provide some advice/guidance *before* you go to the permit offices and let the cat out of the bag.  

Are there credit and background requirements for buying tickets?