, but very difficult to DIY remote manage.

It's a little remote, however, the community seems to be new and growing and there are other houses and developments going up near by.

Single family homes are exempt from rent control when privately owned.  

I don't see a national rent control law ever coming into law - aside from the fact that there's just no need for it, there's way too many things working against it - Congress, constitutional law, lobbyists, etc.

Larger cities offer better infrastructure, such as international airports, interstate highways, and a broader talent pool, making them attractive to businesses and tenants.Avoid Rent ControlRent control laws can hinder your ability to adjust rents to match inflation, limit tenant screening, and complicate evictions.

Have yourself own an interest in the LLC, and have another entity you control own an interest and be the manager.  

No state income tax, no rent control, and a straightforward eviction process make it one of the more landlord-friendly places to own rentals.

You have no control over this.

If your debt to income ratio is good, you can control a $700-800k asset with $50k.

Yes Pittsburgh is a good choice for Investors who either live here or are remote as the buy-in is a lot more conducive than other more saturated markets.