Investing in any city,  including Pittsburgh requires one to really know the area, the type of investment you want to buy and especially if remote having a knowledgeable and trustworthy team.

More than happy, to turn this into a positive relationship with you.I’m here to help everyone—including you—achieve more success with motivated seller lead generation, wholesaling ethically, running a business, and any other areas where I can share my expertise.So, I propose we put this bickering aside and focus on providing real value.

Understood there are other factors to account for including loan pay down, tax benefits, lower rent etc.

Common concerns in pre-1940s buildings include outdated plumbing, old electrical systems, and structural issues that could be costly to bring up to modern standards.

In the next few months, I'm looking to get a standard CA NAA lease with RUBS included for billing the water and sewer, as well as requiring tenants to have their own renters insurance, as that is not something they are currently required. 

They often times have a configuration that includes essentially two living rooms.

I’ve seen it happen...Anyway, here’s a great summary, courtesy of the amazing @Avery Carl, of the kind of numbers you can expect down south (including complete pro formas).

AND if one is savvy, can also get financing, as an investor/investment purchase, including a list of perks. 

Additionally, his ugly, nasty, condescending behavior has been called out many times by many members (including me).

My Partners and I have been buying Brooklyn small multi's (2 to 4 Unit buildings) since 1998.We currently own 9 of these buildings in various neighborhoods including Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy, Windsor Terrace and Ditmas Park.Total Assets would be somewhere between $15 and $20 Million in the portfolio.Every since we bought the first property, which was in Ditmas Park for $340k in 1998, everyone told me it was crazy.I continue to hear how crazy I am to continue to buy every one or two years since 1998.That $340k Property in Ditmas Park is worth $2 Million today.