Philadelphia is a market where investors can perform quite well with proper market understanding but can also be a market where investors suffer big losses relying on bad data.

Always add extra buffer time—projects typically take longer than expected.Total CostsDetermine all rates and costs upfront—no guessing.

Quote from @Collin Hays: Quote from @Chris Watson: Just a few additional details to accompany the fuzzy math data. 

How do ya'll look at this data and analyze it?

And according to Redfin Milwaukee had the highest appreciation of any US metro in the US in February - but I have to say that was an outlier month, if you look at Q1 data, it's not that extreme.

Do you see any downside to using the Bloc loan (12% secured against my rental) as a buffer for holding cost?

I’m nervous about picking the wrong market to start in; especially since I’m relying heavily on data, virtual tours, and local connections I’m still trying to build. 

Even just having a quick convo with a property manager or local investor can give you way more clarity than all the online data combined.Also — happy to hop on a call anytime if you want to chat through your questions or just talk shop.

Each carrier computes their own replacement cost based on public data, third-party data, and agent/insured input data.

Understanding its current state and future trajectory is key for identifying potential opportunities.Current Market Snapshot (Q1/Q2 2025):Recent data (Mar 2025) indicates the Mesa del Sol Innovation Park area has shifted towards a buyer's market, with Median Days on Market increasing significantly YoY (around 45 days).