I’m getting re-acquainted with the BP community after purchasing my first house hack in the Pittsburgh area, and would love to make some connections with other like-minded young professionals and investors in the area.And if there’s anyone out there who’s just getting started and looking to make the jump to buy their first property, I’d love to offer up advice, share my network of contractors in the area, and answer any questions that I can from my experience over the last 6 months!

Quote from @Patricia Steiner: There are several lenders who offer low/no closing cost options for first time homebuyers.

I had a good relationship with the listing agent and was able to structure a below value deal (beating out iBuyers and other investor offers).

It provides valuable market data that offers insights, unlike the free version that offers none.

Companies normally offer limits up to$500,000 but some offer $1,000,000.

We tried to explain this to VRBO call center reps, but they can't offer anything other than telling us to lower prices to pre-Jan 6 rates. 

If they need access to the property immediately, you can offer to leave to them until you are ready to close. 

Great points, ZharaBirmingham has relatively steady and diverse rental demand, and I’ve seen many investors I work with have success with C/B class buy-and-holds.Location is key—areas near UAB, major employers, and popular suburbs tend to have the strongest rental demand, while C/D class markets offer solid affordable housing and Section 8 opportunities.

I find properties on the mls and send them to the agent with the offer price.

On market, $6,000 over ask offer and waived inspections due to the pristine condition of the building and garage.