We're probably going to dig down a few inches to get the slab level, put in floor heating, and buy ourselves a little more head room. 

I’m getting re-acquainted with the BP community after purchasing my first house hack in the Pittsburgh area, and would love to make some connections with other like-minded young professionals and investors in the area.And if there’s anyone out there who’s just getting started and looking to make the jump to buy their first property, I’d love to offer up advice, share my network of contractors in the area, and answer any questions that I can from my experience over the last 6 months!

I wouldn't recommend setting up an LLC out of state if you are buying in Tennessee unless your tax advisor is looking to help you on strategy.. but from a numbers standpoint, it really doesn't make sense when you start adding up on all of the annual LLC reporting fees from different states and then it starts cutting into your cashflow.

Think of it like buying an existing performing business.

Don’t Just Buy—Negotiate – Winning in real estate isn’t just about finding deals, it’s about structuring them right.

Most mortgages say the lender has the right to buy homeowner's insurance for you if you don't prove you have it.

Those that preach no/low down payments are mostly just trying to appeal to the masses who want everything for nothing that will buy their courses.

New construction in a saturated market isn’t always the best play if you’re looking for steady returns.A place like Rochester has way better fundamentals—lower buy-in, strong rent-to-price ratios, and stable demand from universities, hospitals, and major employers.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Moving and buying your first piece of real estate is a lot in the next year!