Certainly not afraid of it -- the government red tape is Partly a question and difficulty removing a bad tenant is probably he biggest downside - that goes for any property though.   

I've got a couple of soft factor questions I'm not sure how to analyze and would love to speak to a few of you more experienced types!

We're targeting properties up to $200K, with a focus on BRRRR and potential flips if we find a great deal.I'm eager to learn from experienced Pittsburgh investors and agents.

Any advice from experienced investors or parents would mean a lot!

I can apply the knowledge and leverage other experienced investors in the community and grow my own experience and portfolio.

I am ready to start investing but not really sure if I even can at this point; not yet having a legal status in US and not started my W2 job yet, I don’t think I could get a typical mortgage.I wanted the opinion of experienced locals to plan things out.

They'll also be experienced in the vetting process which can be a huge help down the line.Once you have the tenants covered then you can refinance into a DSCR loan.

Only an experienced individual or professional should try this.

Constance your experience was well described and precisely the same that I experienced at a Hiltonhotel held in the Chicagoland area this weekend. 

You'll find experienced investors who know the area well.