I had an opportunity a few months ago to live for free, which I decided to take advantage of.

I'm sure the debt you'd have to service on this loan would be less expensive than a hard money loan, also this option keeps your cash reserves higher thus your risk exposure down - as you would only have to make monthly payments and come out of pocket for the renovations.Just make sure to do the necessary renovations to get the dollar value you are seeking on the sale and I'm sure this opportunity could be the one to get the confidence under your belt to continue investing down the road!

Also, any opportunity for adding/losing value?  

John, There are many pockets within Philadelphia with great opportunity for rentals.

Because the way a good turnkey company makes money isn't by tacking on a premium, it's by capitalizing on economies of scale in the rehab process, having the networks to get distressed properties at great prices, and having their own wholesaling operations that scour the market for those opportunities to cut down on commission costs.

There are opportunities here.

All I am looking for in this post is some not standard(zillow, truly, etc) places to see foreclosures and other "cheaper" investment opportunities.

Buy and Hold has been my focus for learning but I also know a good opportunity when I see it (if it works out).

This inspired me to take action and I really felt like REI was a great opportunity to create passive income and achieve financial independence.I have minimal experience in real estate (purchased a townhome in early 2017), and I would love to meet people who are like-minded and learn more from your experiences.

I would not show a buyer opportunities without a contract or at least an NDA/non-circumvent in place.