Stay for the forums, avoid the Bigger Pockets upsells and you will be golden.

Water bills go with owners but it's sewer bills that stay with the property.

If you are not well capitalized, meaning you can not pay off the loan if called, stay away from sub to.  

@Amir Portal  I think you should stay open to all areas. 

It sounds like you’ve navigated some serious challenges while staying committed to your long-term investment goals, which is a testament to your resilience.The current market definitely presents challenges, but it also holds opportunities—especially for investors who take a strategic, long-term approach.

STAY AWAY!

So that has been my "next action step" to wait for a clog to happen again and have him camera it, but it has now been almost 1.5 years with no incidents.TLDR: There is a chance that the bottom bathroom tub/toilet could fill with sewage during a guest stay, but I am hopeful that the next time it happens will be the last.

We want to acquire a property in one of these areas, not only as an investment but also as a place where we can stay when we visit the United States.

I did some research and saw reasonable prices on following neighborhoods, after I read what you wrote I understand that the good prices might have been on the less good side of the neighborhoods but not sure how to check.if you could let me know if it is better to stay away from some of them I would really appreciate It:Mount Washingtonverna- out side of Pittsburgh BrooklineLarimerLincoln PlaceCarnegieWilkinsburgHazelwoodSherade

Keeping your cash investment under $10K makes sense—you want to stay liquid for unexpected costs.