I agree that austin from up close looks like a declining market but from a birds eye view, it makes for great opportunities! 

Most owners are local and therefore “hot” money or out of area players are not yet chasing Pittsburgh assets, keeping prices favorable.References United States Census Bureauhttp://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2017/august/economic-impact-report.htmlMarcus & Millichap 2017 Multifamily Investment Forecast2017 Commercial Real Estate Trends Report by Integra Realty Resourceshttp://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/Pittsburgh-Magazine/September-2017/Staying-CMU-All-Eyes-on-Carnegie-Mellons-Future/http://www.nextpittsburgh.com/features/pittsburgh-developments-watch-2017/

Plus, multifamily properties often qualify for owner-occupied financing options with lower interest rates and down payments.As for timing, here are a few things to consider:Market Conditions: Keep an eye on local market trends.

Would love to connect.I'm currently eyeing at least a 3/2 with a pool/hot tub and area for a game room outside of an HOA.Thank you!

There are a few in my area that I keep an eye on to see how successful they might be and I’m always looking for properties with potential to be something grand.

Any properties catching your eye?

In other words, in the eyes of the IRS, the LLC would be non-existent. 

Wishing you all the best - but wanting you going in with your eyes wide open!

Buffalo is getting a lot of attention right now so it makes sense you guys are getting more eyes as well.

I simply wanted to exit two deals to begin gaining credibility in the eyes of hard money lenders.