When purchasing a property seller should provide buyer with City Certification (often called U&O, which is not exactly correct for Philadelphia). 

If you're looking to stay on the eastern side of the city, Manchester is probably your best bet.

That would require a LOT of work and the feasibility may rest largely on how close you are to city services. 

At the same time, we all know that housing is very local , so it's quite possible that some local markets (not even cities but specific zip codes etc.) may show signs of some correction. 

Hi, can anyone recommend a good handyman in Oklahoma City? 

I really don't even think I'd want it in their name because if they don't pay it, the city will put a lean on my property.

I was active in both the Kansas City and Indianapolis markets then and I can tell you that it had no negative effect on rents during that time.

Are you sure local city ordinances even allow that many people in your size place?

Hello, Can anyone refer me to a good agent in the state of Florida that specializes in the city of Miami.

So, my decision to come in low was for multiple reasons: 1) These were C properties in C neighborhoods. 2) There was definitely a lack of maintenance based on the pictures and the google street views. 3) These rent rolls/expenses were a pro forma so I couldn't guarantee that they were on the mark.