I wanted to help them out and minimize their loss and saw an opportunity to get a property slightly below market because of my commission savings, immediate mortgage and maintenance relief, in addition to keeping a lower short term interest rate How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Expect lower LTV limits (often 70-75%) and higher interest rates.

Hello , I’m new in real estate and thinking of buying a property in Pittsburgh, prices are about lower compared to NYC where I leave .

They'll start at minimum and then if no one bids, start lowering the price until someone does get the bidding started. 

May give you enough income to lower your DTI.

Understand cash flow lower then say 500 bucks a month is a myth anyway.

You can also do value add STR & Multi-Family Rentals by starting with distressed properties and using a bridge loan to acquire them with a lower down payment compared to a DSCR loan.Networking – Connect with local investors, wholesalers, and realtors in your target markets.

Philly: Grays Ferry (19146), Lower Moyamensing “LOMO” (19148)East Sharswood, further away from Girard Ave (19121)West Kenzo between Front Street and American (19133)West Passyunk (19145)W.

If that is a problem for you, you should just sell or self manage because you aren't going to find a similar level of service for a lower price.

My kids and extended family are in the lower 48 so I don't mind excuses to get down there- and the sun too!