Code enforcement doesn't actively go after them.

You can also look at the pending and active listings.

@Ronald Rohde is a Texas attorney who specializes in all matters real estate & is active here on the site 

LIke you said, this is not an appreciation play, so it will need to have upside and/or be under market rent. 

My advice would be to keep active on the forums and BP, keep listening to podcasts, connect with other individuals who have done what you're looking to do, and never be afraid of asking any questions.I'm always happy to help and share my insight anyway that I can so please don't hesitate to reach out if you think I can help!

@Marcia Maynard gave you a carefully reasoned quality answer, @Katon Pang.But really, this guy wants to play alpha male in your house, and who knows why.

I feel like maybe I should get my feet underneath me before I go for something like that.I'd be interested in hearing more about Active Duty Passive Income by the way!

The means that they perceive the owner of a property to really be the tax return on which the activity of the property is reported. 

The RE investor may even let you make your case on the most appropriate value add and have a small part in that decision.If I had an active rehab, I would consider taking you up on your offer of free labor but I suspect I would get much more from the offer than you would get helping uncompensated on a rehab. 

I'm active in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas!