Make sure to connect with a knowledgeable real estate agent who specializes in multi-family properties in Philadelphia to help you navigate the market and find a suitable property.Good luck!

What looks good on Zillow does not always look good in real life or just from a weekend trip.

Could I have a real estate agent find a buyer for this contract/property and offer the agent a percentage of the assignment fee? 

We are a direct lender who specializes in real estate investment property loans.

There is a time factor that needs to be accounted for as well.In my opinion - you will need to be able to reasonable achieve 2-3x the rents vs. the alternative for room rentals to be worth the squeeze.I'd check to see what other folks are renting individual rooms out for to see if it makes sense diving into.

@Emelie Deans Finding a CPA that specializes in real estate taxation is definitely a necessity to be able to take advantage of all the tax strategies. 

We are going through a contentious divorce and I would like to buy her out, but apparently thats not very easy.If we sell the properties our gross earnings will be about 300k, while our net earnings will be around 150k, due to capital gains, depreciation taxes and realtor fees.My lawyer, who is not experienced in real estate investing, says I have to buy her out based on gross earnings, so I'd owe her 150k.

I'm AL from Houston, passionate about real estate investing for just a short while.

If they dont sign on Aug 1 we will relist and, then yes, will be losing real money.  

I live in the Pacific Northwest and have been investing in real estate here for years, but am considering retiring in Florida.