The VA healthcare system also offers other programs other than PLSF as well. 

Hi Mindy,      There is no exact science, it's like pulling off a band-aid.

Pittsburgh certainly is a city on the rise due in part to the technology boom in our area, a strong established healthcare system, A Mayor and our County Executive who are very proactive on their initiatives that are attracting big businesses, a strong recovering economy and the continuation of new construction. 

Need to rip that Band-Aid off first month they don't pay rent and as soon as legally possible for your state.Plan to move out, hope you're not being played, but it's typical buying time language. 

“Unless we are drinking a lot of Kool-Aid, then it’s a 25.”However, most syndications i have looked at seem to promote their skill in re-positioning to raise rents and adding value...and I am seeing plenty of sponsors promoting IRRs in the 20 ballpark...Maybe the big syndicators haven't caught on yet?

A few more seasoned investors have told me, perhaps controversially, that most cities place such onerous zoning restrictions and are completely inactive in aiding affordable house because lower income and lower-mid income residents are such a net loss to the cities, i.e. little tax revenue and big consumers of city services.

I am hungry to learn and can definitely bring a lot to the table to aid you having a vast electrical/mechanical background. 

Top employers are FedEx, the school system, the government, and healthcare. 

There are also First time buyer programs in many cities and being in the Health Care industry may have options available sometimes as well.  

I requested that repairs be made before closing that would be a long term fix to the foundation issues.At first, the seller tried to pull a fast one on me and push through minor "band-aid" level repairs instead of legitimate long term fixes while feigning ignorance.