All Forum Posts by: Phillip Robertson

@Jim K. Just subway tile, nothing fancy tbh.

@Rex Petersen sure, I don’t need anyone until mid January, so that’s totally fine. DM me if necessary. Thanks!

Hi everyone - I need a tiler in the Pittsburgh area to do a backsplash and shower, any recommendations? Finding someone who isn't booked out super far has been difficult.

I walked a property of someone here on the BP forum recently and they told me they paid around 12k for demo. That included plaster/lathe removal, but I don’t think it included the cost of a dumpster (400-800). 

@Sarah - I'm primarily hoping to get real-world experience in estimating rehabilitation of a prospective SFH / MFH and/or walking through an in-progress rehab to understand what work is required for that particular deal.

@David Lee Hall, III - thanks for the information! What is your buying model? Do you primarily acquire SFHs?

Hi everyone - I'm a bit new to real estate investing, so forgive me if this is taboo to ask: I would to tag along with someone here in Pittsburgh and walk a property. Doesn't matter the location, property type, etc... I simply need real-world experience. I've read books, I'm taking finance courses at Upitt, but nothing can substitute actually walking properties and putting in the hours. 

Even if it's just a rehab you're going to check the progress on (I have rehab experience), I'd love to take a quick look.

Hi everyone - I'm looking to purchase my first MFH in Pittsburgh. I currently live in Mount Lebanon - Not only are the schools great here, but it has a really cool "small town, family oriented" vibe. I'm interested in investing in properties in the area, but wanted some insight. 

About Me:

- Software Engineer, lots of experience in data collection / analysis. (happy to help anyone here if they need help collecting aggregate data, SEO improvements, website improvements)

- Business experience (have founded my own tech company before, done a bit of fundraising).

- Very handy - I renovated my 1930s cape cod. While I don't know everything, I can rewire a house up to code, install a kitchen, windows, know how to get wholesale material prices, etc... The goal is to use this knowledge in working with contractors, acquiring materials, etc...  (happy to walk a property with anyone and give rehab insight)

- Have a modest (around 50k) to invest in my first property. I have a high household income, so while my initial investment may be low, I will probably be able to invest an additional 100k/year in the following years.

- Desire is to buy and hold MFHs.

- Would like to partner on deals (I understand finding the right partner is difficult, so I'll let this come over time).

Questions:

- How is the rental market in Mount Lebanon? Upon researching, I actually don't see many things for rent here. In fact, that's why we bought a house here (couldn't find anything to rent). Is this actually a very bullish signal? Or is it a sign that people may intend to "put down roots and buy" rather than rent.

- What about Dormont / Castle Shannon?

- What is the customer avatar (for a lack of better words) of a MFH tenant? Do they typically have children? College students? I'm not sure how to ascertain the economic / familial profile of MFH tenants.

- I have already found some properties by scraping the city real estate records and collecting properties with unpaid taxes. Is this data actionable? They are all off-market. Considering door-knocking...

@Christian Stoecklein - I can attend the 15th, put me down. 

@Scott Gordon - I live in Mount Lebo, and am also a new investor. I have quite a bit of remodeling/rehabing experience. I'd be interested in connecting and learning more about the property.