i and others will happily answer any question you have. i invest in Pittsburgh, and in fact, I'd probably try to talk you OUT of investing in Pittsburgh if you proposed it, since you don't have a network here.investing out of state is certainly possible, but it's also way more difficult than advertised. 

I think one of the biggest risks you face with Cash Out is interest rate risk.It's really difficult to predict where interest rates will be in a 2-5 year time period, so it can also be challenging to model out future mortgage rates.

As you mentioned, it might be difficult timing the sales of each of properties where you can achieve a combined exchange (multiple properties into 1 property / or a few properties).Just a quick note that may be helpful - I work with a group of investors that can help with a combined exchange into a single property and will buy it back once you've found a replacement propertie(s) as the final destination for your capital.

Depending on your level or preference of analysis, data and their providers are incredibly important and difficult to obtain when it comes to real estate underwriting.

You are going to find this quite difficult in the start up..

@Kevin Collins well I apologize if it comes off condescending, it is difficult to translate 'tone' in a forum but at the end of the day you are in a forum seeking out advice...

There are only a handful of these and they are much more difficult to find.

There is a very strong effort to ban them completely from R1 zoned areas which has made it very difficult to apply for a permit unless you buy a house which currently has a permit in place.

Hi Rae,I know programs for 10% down for first timers but 0% down would be pretty difficult.

If the answer is no, be mindful this will create a more difficult sale when exiting the position down the road. 2.