One home (Home A) needs a new roof, new electrical panel, new water heater, foundation repairs, plus the remodel upgrades of new kitchen, baths, flooring, new windows, paint, landscape.

Cost of living... groceries, a cup of coffee, a haircut, landscaping, handyman services, etc.

The era of mom-and-pop landlords is coming to an end in Philadelphia because of the regulatory obstacle course the city has built.

Don't think about putting money out right now, save that for your family, build all the relationships you can and vet them to see who is real and who is not and things will eventually happen much easier than staring at the open landscape and thinking you have to choose between investing and the safety of your family.

Landscaping?

Green areas, landscape, ponds, dry river beds, trails, etc. 

New hardware, landscaping.

Gutted interior & reformatted floor plan to include true master with ensuite bath, new hall bath location, new HVAC, new electrical panel & wiring, new roof, new flooring, new paint, landscape, and all the trimmings.

1) Deferred maintenance 2) Professional design, landscaping, and misc. upgrades3) Built a functional guard house and gated the property to complete enclosure 4) Income based valuation vs. comps What was the outcome?

From the outside, I take photos that show every wall, window and screen, and the landscaping.