I'm on the verge of making an offer on a 2/2 on the Southside (a good part of the Southside), yet I'm hesitant because I've heard the harsh Pittsburgh cold/snow can make units hard to fill in the winter.

I saved two, thankfully.You can get a chemical, I forget the name, and put it in the pool so when the kids (or adults) pee it will turn BLUE and they are SOOO busted!

It is reasonable to ask your tenant to dip out leaves from the skimmer and pool but use a pool service for everything else, including chemical maintenance and equipment.

The winters are harsh in that part of the state; which is why alot of properties are in such bad shape. 

Here's a harsh truth about parks.

What do you use to test the hot tub for safety and to adjust any chemical levels? 

@Kyle H. has many STR's there and can tell you more of the harsh realities.

Unfortunately some of my responses on here can be a bit harsh depending on the day I've had lol. 

@Harsh Thakker, thanks for your insight. can you give me an idea of a site that you looked at, in which the number didn't work out?

I find all white stressful and harsh.