Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Local Houstonian here - Happy to connect.

Just focus on learning the local market, financing, and property management.

Should I find a local agent or use a lawer?

I recommend compiling an analysis/presentation stating that your parents will save an "x" amount by working with you instead of "ABC" local property managers.

I always research the local market, compare properties, estimate expenses, and build a reserve fund.

You're likely better off attending your local REI meet-up to see if you can find an investor who has house-hacked or is currently house-hacking their primary home.

Your HOA also will have to unless they are organized as a 501c3 which most are not.

Most owners are local and therefore “hot” money or out of area players are not yet chasing Pittsburgh assets, keeping prices favorable.References United States Census Bureauhttp://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2017/august/economic-impact-report.htmlMarcus & Millichap 2017 Multifamily Investment Forecast2017 Commercial Real Estate Trends Report by Integra Realty Resourceshttp://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/Pittsburgh-Magazine/September-2017/Staying-CMU-All-Eyes-on-Carnegie-Mellons-Future/http://www.nextpittsburgh.com/features/pittsburgh-developments-watch-2017/

As a powerful organization, I would like to see Bigger Pockets become a leader in not simply educating real estate investors but leading the way in warning investors about the real estate guru pitfalls.