Perhaps a vetted lead would be worth the $99 on a trial basis - assuming they are quality leads - thoughts?

**Possible Variation 1 - House in the middle** If rentals look to be our best bet for residual income, he's not opposed to purchasing a house in the city to live in for 2-4 years before purchasing the home they really want (with acreage).

Another example of this type of setting is failed forbearance to modifications or the "Trial Mod" as they are often called.  

There are many great resources throughout the site, meaning knowledge about any kind of Real Estate Investing is at your fingers tips.Keep us posted on your trials and tribulations, as well as your successes!

This isn't a murder trial with witnesses etc.

If it were me I would go for a trial basis and see how it works out.

Things to look for are 1) Over priced properties.2) Deferred maintenance (really just a variation of item 1 above)3) Inflated interest rates (another variation of item 1 above).What experience do you have renting property?

Would be great to connect and learn about your success/trials in the PGH market! 

There is a system of learning called trial by fire.

(Again, you will need to use trial and error when developing your message to see what gets the greatest response.)Google "free advertising" and your city, state to get a list of free advertising websites, if any, in your part of the country.