Hello everyone, I'm Rob, and last week joined Bigger Pockets.  I find it to be a great resource.  I'm a Pittsburgh native that lives in the Southside currently.  I began my pursuit nearly 2 years ago, with a 3 day seminar for Fortune Builders.  It provided a solid foundation, but I (According to many-wisely)opted to not invest exponentially more of my hard earned savings for further courses with them.

Since then, I have spent countless hours researching, and networking at my local REIA to build knowledge and contacts. I've named and branded my business, and invested in the Realeflow system which provides me with a back-office system for leads and I also have a website, squeeze page, and FB page up and running. I have also done a sign campaign to build a buyer's list.

At this point, like many others out there, it is my goal to avoid getting stuck in the "Paralysis by Analysis" trap, and take action marketing for properties.  Direct Mail seems to be the most logical starting point to test, and I plan to begin that campaign by the beginning of November.  My initial niche focus will be on finding deals for sandwich lease options, options with the intent to wholesale, or owner-financing with the intent to rent out. 

Anyone with experience in the Pittsburgh area that would consider giving any guidance or advice on any of the above subjects for the local market here would be greatly appreciated. I am very ambitious and can offer any assistance with you in your business as a way to pay it forward and gain experience. Hopefully soon enough I'll be able to offer desirable wholesale deals and other collaboration opportunities as well. And for anyone else local to Pittsburgh just starting out, I'd love to bounce ideas, or attend a local REIA meeting with you. Our leader there, @Josh Caldwell, does a great job there. Looking forward to a bright future in real estate surrounded by other bright, ambitious people.