I'm curious about the role property taxes play in determining whether a deal is good. I've noticed that properties in Delaware County are often more attractive than those in Philadelphia, but the property taxes are qu...

When we build new homes or do a major renovation to an existing structure in the city of philadelphia, we are able to get a ten year tax abatement. I am trying to figure out how much of that 50% goes towards taxes fo...

I'm an architect in Philly and have a handful of single family projects (5) that require framing/bracing design, to be submitted for building permits in the next few weeks. Most of my contacts are backlogged due to th...

I have been presented with a development opportunity and the town is offering a TIF (Tax Increment Financing). Does anyone have personal experience using and/or negotiating one? Best example would be someone in the Bo...

I recently purchased a 3 family in the Journal Square.  My understanding was that there was a tax abatement since it was new construction.  I found out upon going to the tax collectors office that the application for ...

Use the link below to contact the State Senators who are involved with this bill, including your local Senator.  This has the potential to destroy small scale owners who also do all of the work themselves!  It offers ...

Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $535,000

Cash invested: $12,000

Sale price: $545,000

Purchased a duplex as a house hack in Elizabeth,...

I currently own a SFH in Philly and am looking to kickstart my foray into REI by renting it out and house hacking a multi-family property (up to 4 units). My plan is to find a property that is 3 years old or less so I...

Typically, I will call a skip-traced list with potential candidates that have 2 to 3 motivations (Divorce List, water shut-off, tax abatement, etc). My mentor taught me that a lead should have these 4 pillars:- Price ...

I am looking at a commercial/industrial building that would be a good reuse project for retail/apartment multiuse in an area that the local government would like to be cleaned up a bit.  This would be an extensive and...