I see you started your own firm as well.

The reality is, while house hacking can be a fantastic way to build wealth, it’s not always as simple as it seems.

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Well-worth $15 used. 

Doing my best to comp, it would be around $1,000,000.00. 

Those tend to be the neighborhoods that are gentrifying.Unique stuff to Pittsburgh I would say is don't go based on zip codes since one zip code can be composed of multiple different areas/neighborhoods.

This way, you’ll get a clearer picture of what needs to be done, the estimated costs, and whether the numbers align with your investment goals.

Jung,Welcome to the BP forum its a great time to start as mortgage rates fall and home prices still priced well in many states.

They have always returned principal when requested in the past, as well. 

Focus and consistency are going to be your best friends.Also, I wouldn't tackle buy-and-holds right now unless you currently have a high cash flow revenue stream in place.