15221 Area Code

[Imtiaz Koujalgi]

Hi,

I am new to the Pittsburgh market and exploring rental investments. I understand that like any other city, there are good pockets and bad pockets. I would really appreciate any feedback on the 15221 zip code. My strategy is to buy and hold as long as the rent covers the mortage + tax + hoa. I see there are a few condos in this zip code that would meet that criteria, but I am not sure what kind of tenant profile this zip code attracts. Is this a safe area? Would it attract tenants with stable jobs and good credit history. If there are recommendations for other zip codes within Pittsburgh that look interesting, would love to hear that as well. Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Taz

[Jeremy Taggart]

@Imtiaz Koujalgi generalizing by zip code doesn't work in mostly all zip codes in the Pittsburgh area. For example this zip code includes parts of the Point Breeze neighborhood in the city which is an A area, all the way to East Hills and the rougher parts of Wilkinsburg which are borderline D areas. Then you have the in between like Churchill and Forest Hills also in this zip code. Even within the same neighborhoods you can be very block by block or street by street so makes it tough. Generally best way to compare areas are down to the specific neighborhood/borough/township though.