I have worked with several renters in the past in Manayunk and as an investor myself, understand the importance of finding quality tenants. 

However, given the current market (at least my amateur understanding of it) it seems that some MLS listings are difficult to make my numbers work unless I adjust my numbers slightly towards maybe 5% property management costs, with the assumption that I would be managing the property.So I'm curious what metrics other investors are using when analyzing a property.  

I have done direct mail but I haven't seen much return and I understand it will take a few attempts but I don't money at the moment.

I understand there could be more here that I'm not seeing, but no major fixes popped out at me.Thanks for the insight!

I would not recommend doing the design part yourself unless you are extremely familiar with current trends, picking materials, coordinating colors, understanding product specs, and building code for that matter.

After completely the chapters, you will have a better understanding of what REI mean.Let me know if you have any question  

Only Redfin obtains listings directly from MLS because they are registered as a broker in each county they do business in.Most techies do not understand that real estate is a relationship-based business.  

Okay, well understand that a lot of investors say "cash" in the means of ready and available. 

I don't understand how this can happen.

He worked as a mortgage broker for years, so he understand that aspect.What we trying to accomplish is for him to be able to become an acquisition manager, learn the different methods; cash purchase, owner financing, subject 2, lease options, JVs/retail price, etc.