Everyone's tips have been so helpful thus far.

Quote from @Chris Williams: For the people who use buyer's agents to find their cash buyers to dispo wholesale deals are there any tips that you would provide for me? 

Some carriers offer loss assessment insurance, which can come into play when the HOA experiences a large covered insurance loss, such as a hail storm requiring roof replacement or a fire requiring building replacement.  

I'm originally from Western PA as well (Slippery Rock) and now reside in Atlanta.Here is how I am looking at it along with the assumptions I am making:1) I think the growth prospects are better in the Atlanta market than Pittsburgh from a pure demographics standpoint.2) I estimate your return on equity at 7.2% currently3) Over the long haul appreciation is going to take you further when it comes to net worth than cashflow will4) Doubling of the roofs is doubling the expensesThings to consider:1) What is the year built of your Atlanta property vs. what you could replace it with in PGH?

The bill was just under $1,100 and it covered replacing the drain pan and installing the washing machine.

As noted, it keeps capital available to replace the HVAC, when it goes out in your first month of ownership, or the roof starts leaking and you are chasing an unknown source to the tune of thousands of dollars.  

The landlord could offer to mow the lawn and shovel the walk, while making the tenant responsible for repairing or replacing the washing machine.Landlords and tenants need to confirm what is required within their written agreement.

for example when changing cabinets, addressing trim, door pulls. hot water tank replacement: place a pan under it.  

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

I'm thinking about renting the basement room and share the kitchen. my question here is what are some requirements or tips when renting a room