I'm a new investor looking to buy a long term rental in PA.

Starting small, analyzing each opportunity carefully, and gradually scaling across multiple markets, like you’re doing with central PA and Jacksonville, is the best way to gain experience and build confidence while managing risk.

I also am in the process of receiving my PA license. 

Any investor agents familiar with PA market?

@Kenneth Garrett according to the PA code, if there is a window within 10 feet of a fire escape, that is changed i.e. removing the frame then it needs to be replaced with a fire rated window assembly.

I'd love to see this info, for my corner of PA; up here in North Eastern PA 👍 I'm new ~ How do I farm that data ?

Pennsylvania can definitely work for rentals, and if you can start with a house hack (living in part of the property while renting out the rest), that’s a great way to get your foot in the door.

Looking into property management companies and cleaning services in the Poconos, PA area.

Needless to say, when they put the notice in the envelope they had printed out, they knew full well it was going to Pennsylvania, where it didn’t arrive until the 5th.The notice includes that if the lot has not been cleaned up by the deadline, the city will take care of it and charge the delinquent owner at least $110 an hour for the work.I called my contact, Brooks, who went out to the lot yesterday.

I can't imagine what you feel about Hard Money Lenders...and you must not be worried about positive cash flow either; in today's market, a 15-year amort will almost certainly translate into negative cash flow.I know you're negotiating a sale now, but is this the kind of fourplex that you'd be interested in: 7218 Meade St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208?