What if the tenant is in violation of the lease and you need to evict, you may have a real issue when it comes time to evict.Keep it clean and don’t let that carrot/hook cloud your vision when it comes to collecting all the rent up front.As far as a pet, don't accept any dogs on the Vicious breed list because of your landlord policy.

Fear usually is fear of being poor.Instead draft a goal, and a positive vision of the future for you and your family.  

Most ask for $50k and for return investors even less.4) Also need to educate yourself regarding any peripheral needs of an investor.

That was the only tangible and realistic thing at the time and as time went on and I learned more I increased my goals even though my vision stayed the same.

Why risk an appraiser guessing how you plan to renovate the home, when you can equip them with a SOW that beautifully illustrates your vision?

You have vision...bet you can't wait to get into the walls & find where all those random electrical wires/circuits junction. 

I would encourage you to meet with several of the brokerages in town to discuss your vision and how they operate their respective firms. 

Now I’m establishing a track record and have a much clearer vision of what I’m going after.  

Also, over time how much did your investing plan change compared to what you "visioned" at the beginning.

Be aware though that Pittsburgh can be a bit tricky when it comes to finding that perfect property that fits your budget and vision.