BP has done such a great job of promoting SFR investing to the masses, that those masses have pushed up real estate prices to where it's now DIFFICULT to cashflow right away.Keep going, but understand you won't get rich in real estate overnight - it's a long-term wealth building strategy.For the short-term, recommend joining a few in-person investor meetings if possible, otherwise online ones.

Today this would be possible in high priced markets were your average loans are more in the 500k range so only 10 a month.. like CA  NJ  Denver and ski areas . 

Demolish existing and add a primary, DADU, ADU or even possibly a four plex.

I'm just getting started in real estate and am currently working with my realtor to get my first house hacking property, possibly a 3-4 multi family home in Pittsburgh.

This will allow you to get the sheriff involved immediately.If you are already past the notice period then you will probably have to follow whatever state laws are in place for the notification period and possibly the eviction process.

Are they doing everything possible to expose properties to the broadest possible market?

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

See what is possible thru Special Use or Variance permits.4. 

I usually pretend that I am a traveler or renter searching in that market.

I am wanting to make sure I will be working with a title company that is familiar with wholesale assignment contracts, seller financing, lease with an option to purchase and possibly sandwich leasees with an option to purchase.