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It is currently slightly under market rent at $2,250.

I bought it off market and it does not need a lot of work but trying to get the ARV value up.  

On the other hand, the tenant may be more likely to move to a different apartment since there are more options on the market and they could find a better fit.I think you can make an argument that it's actually better to have leases expire in "slower" or less desirable moving seasons like the fall and winter.

Lakewood is a very competitive market. 

Study the market.

My realtor is asking me to sign a Pennsylvania "Listing Contract (Seller Agency Contract).

Happy New Years!  So I began to start looking into Schuykill County properties.  Mainly in Pottsville, Schuykill Haven and Tamaqua.  I currently live approximately 60 miles east.  The obvious play would be for the low...

Marketing is key and also leaving some meat on the bone for another investor helps sell it (unless it's fully turn key, which can be attractive for a 1031 exchange specifically). 

Not so sure about this area, but generally it's good to invest at red states, most of their market experience good growth and are landlord friendly.