Property manager got the keys over the weekend and is happy with the unit.

Likely, these off market properties will move fast so being fast is key.

I also want to say that if you’re marketing to traveling nurses, the key things they want are 1) black out curtains; 2) quiet, and 3) to bring their little doggies (so he pet-friendly.Another tip is when using Furnished Finders (which is a $99 annual fee per listing) if you have a multifamily, just get one FF account per address, and then as each unit becomes vacant, just change the pictures and listing copy.

Assuming you look for a duplex, what is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

Turn key investments are at such a high negative cash flow that I don't think it'll be a viable option. 

They weren’t thrilled about moving, but we worked with them—returned their deposit and offered cash for keys to help them transition into a new rental.

The key here is finding the right balance between capital, time commitment, and risk tolerance.

Many make the mistake of focusing solely on the acquisition and think that is the key to success but the post-acquisition part of being an investor is equally as important and it is NOT intuitive, especially in Philly.

Focus on key metrics like cash flow, ROI, and cap rate.

That could be a key detail if something happens.