Also, even though that wasn't the main purpose of the company, since we were in the construction field we were able to tackle various renovation/construction projects that involved more that just glass.

Hello there,I am a first time "out of town" investor, looking into Pittsburgh's Metropolitan for my first deal.I focused mainly on Allegheny county mostly, but having a bit hard time focusing on one specific area.My strategy is to purchase a property for long term rentals.I was hoping to get some insights into attractive areas for first timers such as myself, with good prospects and at reasonable costs?

(BTW, that agreed on price should be the main data point in value).Even in a commercial appraisal, applying a cap rate to determine value, +- a quarter percent, which is a perfectly reasonable delta amount, will swing those values dramatically.Like BPOs, appraisals also use terrible comps many times, especially when they are doing so blind with no set sales price set to achieve.

Mainly just curious.You can for sure cut off their utilities and let them put them in their own name....but would that mean they are now picking up your electric?

Ended up featured in a major motion picture as the main setting Lessons learned?

The main reason that I want to start this journey is financial freedom, I know its takes time for it but I see this as an opportunity for that dream of quitting my 9 to 5 job.

Property has a main Scandinavian style cottage with ADU .

If you give me some cross streets I can look for you at other elements such as crime, schools, rent/price trends in that area. 

The main reason is because local governments are getting quite aggressive trying to shut down STRs and creating new taxes etc for them.

Mainly for travel nurses but for anyone looking for the same kind of rental.