- Suggest you Google "Amortization Calculator" and run a few scenarios to open your eyes!

I have heard many times (from managers much smarter than me) that if you aren't getting as many eyes on your listing as you want, then you must lower the price!   

Most owners are local and therefore “hot” money or out of area players are not yet chasing Pittsburgh assets, keeping prices favorable.References United States Census Bureauhttp://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2017/august/economic-impact-report.htmlMarcus & Millichap 2017 Multifamily Investment Forecast2017 Commercial Real Estate Trends Report by Integra Realty Resourceshttp://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/Pittsburgh-Magazine/September-2017/Staying-CMU-All-Eyes-on-Carnegie-Mellons-Future/http://www.nextpittsburgh.com/features/pittsburgh-developments-watch-2017/

I think the key is you have to just always try to look at it with fresh eyes and consider that others are in different points of their trajectory. 

The affordablity metric of Canadian RE works as follow: the closer your are to centres like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, the more expensive the property will be and t gets pricier, in the eye of those epicentres. 

Make sure you do your math correctly when analyzing property taxes…they will be eye opening.

Plus, multifamily properties often qualify for owner-occupied financing options with lower interest rates and down payments.As for timing, here are a few things to consider:Market Conditions: Keep an eye on local market trends.

Evaluate potential rental properties with a keen eye on location, cash flow, and potential appreciation.

As you grow your portfolio, keep an eye out for lenders who offer low down payment options for investors or those that allow leveraging the equity from your existing properties to fund new ones. 

If not, consider hiring a part-time property manager for boots-on-the-ground support while you handle the rest remotely.How do you plan on keeping eyes on your property?