Depending on how much rent has gone up (after the concessions), if I don't refinance, the cash flow will be about $50-$100 per month.

I looked at their booking calendar one time and thought it was pretty empty.I guess you don't know until you try...and probably depends on if you want high occupancy or high rate?

Taxes depend on the gains from the insurance payout and sale relative to your adjusted basis.

Depending on your finances you don't necessarily need to start with a duplex, but I wouldn't go any more than 4 unit if you're going residential.

It all depends on how fast the property is appreciating as well. 

So depending on how much you pay for it, you can assess your cashflow.

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Depending on how close you are to Philadelphia you can really manage the property yourself as many Jersey neighborhoods are even closer to philly than some philly neighborhoods.

this depends on three things:1) your work ethic and personality2) your hunting and acquisition budget3) your timeTIME: If you're working full time, door knocking is out of the question.

Again that's just my advice, there isn't a right or a wrong answer, it depends on your future goals.