You would learn a lot from doing this deal.  

I know I'm probably making mistakes along the way, but its been a valuable learning process. 

Then you can self-manage and learn all about tenants, contractors, etc. 

Its a bit scary jumping into a new market and learning what to do and what not to do as a Canadian investor.

However, if you learn the different options available and then figure out what they really want, you can often negotiate a killer deal.

Looking for feedback from folks who have been in similar situations and have lessons learned or advice, as I am just getting started and this is literally my first post.Wife and I moved out of our first townhouse and rented it out to grow our family 3 years ago.

I’m still learning about the DMV area, but I’m excited to hear more about you and your journey! 

I think you need to find a good local agent, network with investors(local meet ups, FB groups, etc) and learn more to dial in the gameplan. 

I'm an out of state investor looking to understand and learn the Pittsburgh market.

I'm not saying this because of what I currently do but what I've learned is when starting to flip or rent out many properties it would behoove you work work with private money or hard and not residential mortgage companies for investment properties at first.