Hello All,I'm executing a 1031 exchange in September.

I am looking to learn and gain valuable knowledge and then execute investments within the real estate world.

Pittsburgh certainly is a city on the rise due in part to the technology boom in our area, a strong established healthcare system, A Mayor and our County Executive who are very proactive on their initiatives that are attracting big businesses, a strong recovering economy and the continuation of new construction. 

To preserve cash I would look for deals that let you execute the BRRRR strategy and refinance after repairs to get your money out and do it again.

Furthermore, if you are having difficulty distinguishing things like emd vs downpayment, who holds the emd, etc it is very likely you will successfully execute a wholesale deal.If you feel you have found a good deal find a veteran and JV with them to learn the process.  

Kris Krohn is selling what he calls 'Lease Option Pro Plus' which is supposed to be a bunch of videos teaching a person how to do real estate using lease options along with manuals on how to execute it. 

Either execute the holding agreement with non refundable holding fee or, my preference, keep marketing the property, likely finding another tenant much sooner, and hold off on approving the tenant.I find that prospects tend to be “suspects” until they sign on the dotted line.

At this stage of the cycle, it would seem more prudent to go with lower leveraged scenarios that do not involve any short term refy or execution risk.I will continue to look at deals until I find one I am comfortable with.

Find people that can actually execute, sit down with them make it happen

I am comfortable executing Sub2 & LO's.