Personally, I find BTRs to be more predictable with fewer ongoing maintenance issues, and they tend to attract high-quality tenants.

I tend to focus so much on the seller’s situation that I sometimes limit myself in negotiations.

Those tend to be the neighborhoods that are gentrifying.Unique stuff to Pittsburgh I would say is don't go based on zip codes since one zip code can be composed of multiple different areas/neighborhoods.

Even if you go "vertical", that tends to require an architect as well. 

As an investor, comps tend to harm you more than help.

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.

So it'd be nice to connect with other women!

I have found that multifamily properties tend to cash flow better than the single family homes. 

Hi Everyone,I’m investing in an essentially turnkey (it was a flip) MFH in Woonsocket, RI and wanted to get your take from anyone who has experience in the city.I know the city has a bit of a reputation, but it’s in the Fairmount neighborhood that tends to be quite good.

So for the additional three bedrooms, I plan to Airbnb and/or expand the shared-housing community I currently have for women in transition at my duplex .