The analysis also reports that new multifamily development will “remain near the average recorded over the past five years”.Integra Realty Resources’ 2017 Commercial Real Estate Trends Report ranks Pittsburgh #2 on its Top Markets by Multifamily Transaction Volume Based on YoY Change.Pittsburgh’s rental vacancy rate has declined by 25% over the last five years.Pittsburgh is booming with developments (see reference #6), “there is no better place to be a developer right now than in Pittsburgh.

What folks should be doing is developing the understanding enabling them to build their own tools.

I have noticed a lot of investors are seeking out cities that are offering lower priced lots and simply adding a Modular or Manufactured and capturing a very nice cash flow.There is a new trend starting in Florida and in other states where an investor buys a piece of land or lot and add a 'Tiny Home". 

Nice!

Regarding the HOA and CC&R's, the builder can make changes to the CC&R's pretty easily while the development is under Declarant Control.

Nice having all my information organized and easy to find as well.  

The primary goal is appreciation adding value building equity and therefore net worth.I’ve been at this “game” 46 years  and there is no magic bullet.It takes time, discipline and consistent effort.But it can be done in 10 years.Of course this means living below one’s means - ie spend less than they make - to develop and build cash and capital that can be invested and then watch ot grow over time.Hope this helps.Arn

There are Class A industrial projects underway and the development of a large retailer.

Its always nice to be prepared.

It looks like a nice house but its next to a gas station & now it won't rent or the tenant is not a quality tenant since they are willing to live next door to a gas station.4 - If its sounds too good to be true or it seems too easy, run away very fast.