Also after searching more about them they bought over 10 more locations ( business only no RE) however they aren’t changing the name. 

I'm utilizing the search on BP forums and reading what older investors have done successfully.

@Theresa Hansen If you do some searching with keywords on here you will find loads of conversations with recommendations. 

Renting in these areas with a roommate or two will likely be less expensive than PITI in the 'less fun' suburbs.If you do decide buying when you move down here, I'd take a few trips and spend a week or so down here to help narrow the search.

People search on social media where to travel long before they would on the OTA platforms!

I'm not sure how the Pittsburg market is, and what type of market trend it's currently on, but I know Columbus and it's in a massive growth trend that isn't going to stop anytime soon.There are multiple billion dollar companies dumping money into the city, such as Intel, Google, Honda, and Amazon.

Use Google to research for this information.Once you select an investment city, you need to find an experienced investment team.

Keep at it I say, but modify your search, not your financial minimums.

It's tough to filter these furnished units out on Zillow and if you don't pay that fee - your listing may not even come up when a potential resident is even using "Furnished" under keywords search option.

You can usually find some events by doing a simple google search.