This is in a small town that I own and operate other rentals.I am a bit nervous of the type of renters that are in these deferred maint properties currently but see big upside if properties are restored, Partialy because all are within 1/10mile and many property boundaries touching the community college. 

You could hire a fire restoration company to give you an estimate of how bad it wa and how bad it is.

Completely renovated from the ground up in 2016, this home boasts fully restored original heart of pine floors.

Completely renovated from the ground up in 2016, this home boasts fully restored original heart of pine floors.

Pittsburgh is still affordable and there is an abundance of distressed properties ready for investors to restore and add value.Check out AirDNA and Rentometer for up to date rental data.Our local ACRE chapter has monthly meetups and classes that are great for learning and networking. 

The home has a foundation and we plan on restoring the structure to have it classified as a single family residence, and then to lend against it.

Blake, I am a Waco local, have worked as a project estimator for Belfor property restoration, remodeled homes in Waco, and have local insight to great General Contractors as well as specific tradespeople. 

The VA normally only restores the benifit upon the sale of the house. 

You could refi your current VA loan and switch it to conventional and restore your entitlement to buy a new home.

A single family house ,which needed some rehab and is now rented out on a yearly lease.I realy believe in BRRRR strategy and am interested in making a new and similar investment in this area.Outside of real estate, I enjoy furniture restoration, sports hiking and reading .Excited to learn and connect with you all!