Pittsburgh has to be one of the best markets for house hacking so we are definitely blessed.

I did market analysis to find the right rental rate.

Why ask: A mentor who is actively involved in the market is more likely to offer relevant, real-time insights, strategies, and lessons learned.

Prior to viewing with clients, I am usually have an idea of the general area, vacany rates, market rents, and property types that suitable for LTR.

The rental market has slowed in recent months but expected in winter.

Woah 13.85% even on an investment property is super high...I got a heloc at a 7.25% (this is variable with the market as with any HELOC) for an investment property.Talk to your local credit union.

This setup ensures every project stays on schedule and within budget, which is huge in a market where timing is everything.3.

Use AirDNA.co for market research.Search the immediate area, in "Traveler mode" to see what the competition is doing.All that said, I concur with the general sentiment of the above comments.You are already running tight. 

Depends on the market!

The zoning changes will make California a hot real estate market.