Good luck Mat,There are certainly a lot of good options for cash flowing multi-unit buildings in Pittsburgh.

Hi, I recently saw a YouTube video and it got me thinking about investing in laundry mats.

Xo,Michael  here is how they end.. these guys came into my office in 2011 looking for me to fund their buy and rehab ( as that is my day job and I have been doing it in INdy since 2004 https://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/2016/lr23451.htm    same thing buy hood rats sell them that they are cash flow .. guarantee rents.. tell all sorts of marketing tails.. right now I have to agree with you.. people with vacant houses are getting money paid to them.. they sit in another state unaware of the danger that their asset is in..

Rat infestations.

LA has incredible food, incredible locales and is an excellent lesson in getting ahead of the rat race.

In fact, you've seen me mention in other threads Mark Kohler and @Mat Sorensen who are partners in KKOS Lawyers (and accountants - Mark is a JD and a CPA).

I've read so many posts from people in their early 20s talking about getting out of the rat race before they are even in it.

REI is a great thing to start to learn about so you are pursuing something with great long-term value, but you have to know that it's not a quick road to get out of the rat race.What financially free means to you could mean something different to someone else so usually what people are seeking is time freedom.

For example I have no problem a company seeking further funding while they are going down a rat hole.  

Electrical contractor quotes me $5k but noted he could do it on T&M at a reduced rate.