And for what it's worth folks, I'm not saying pick a side.

I keep getting the run around and saying oh it's just the slow months and things will be picking up soon. 

Success often comes from picking properties with strong chances for rent income or those that can be improved in value.

So pick a market that is easily and readily accessible to you.

I think because I've been learning about it so much and talking to so many people, I'm in a state of analysis paralysis and I just need to pick a good deal and go with it with the team that I form.

Amy is obvious since you never Answered @Joe S. question your just a schill looking to pick a fight and you have zero credibility with 6 total posts so where do you come off making demands like this..

Pick one or find one.  

We could all start to meet up around the Pittsburgh area and pick each others brains, see what's working for everyone.

I do know that there are other sources to pick up knowledge.

Could I please PM you to pick your brain a bit more on investing in this area?