In addition, Pittsburgh, PA is a similar market and has a very low barrier of entry.I work here in Pittsburgh as an agent working directly with investors every day.

I know that :)   I have great credit 740+ FICO, a few flips under my belt and this current project isn't complicated ($110k purchase price, $20k rehab for cosmetic fixes).They pulled credit before my term sheet was issued :(   90% LTV on purchase / 100% LTV on rehab  (What they sent:  65% LTV on purchase / 100% Rehab)Rates starting at 7.49% for 12 mos  (What they sent: 10.49% + 2.75% Loan Orig)We have a tight close date and I have to call the Account Executive everyday to find out what the status of the loan is, term sheet, etc..I'm not sure if I will use them for this project as I have already received 90% LTV for purchase and rehab, 9.49%, 12 mos, 1% loan orig, from another source but I wanted to try them as I heard many good things about them from other investors. 

In my area Section 8 is not seen as a positive solution for landlords but rather as a cop out for providing strong solutions to every day renters.

I estimate construction costs, create plan sheets, and project manage for my every day job.

No one has more "skin in the game" than a PMC as they have to deal with the property every day until an owner sells or fires them.Also recommend finding your own Inspector and not one referred by an agent.

@Ryan Ness Interesting scenario, as I commute an hour every day for work also!

You can withdraw up to 50% of the balance every day.  

In my opinion it is the best way to learn the ropes of management and operations while de-risking things quite a bit (you're there every day). 

The Coach has office hours between 1-2pm ET every day.

Now the reports are generated and updated everyday and available to my partner and I on our business platform.8.