That was kind of my target at one point too (but that was before I found this new job). 

As others have said, if you post the address you will get more targeted advice about condition, price, photos, strategy, etc.

Write targeted letters yourself saying you own and live in a multi in the area and are looking to expand.

Mail campaigns targeting older neighborhoodsConnect with actual Austinites: This has been incredibly useful for me.

Ask if your REI approach matches your financial and life targets.3.  

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

i and others will happily answer any question you have. i invest in Pittsburgh, and in fact, I'd probably try to talk you OUT of investing in Pittsburgh if you proposed it, since you don't have a network here.investing out of state is certainly possible, but it's also way more difficult than advertised. 

Properties with no mortgage tend to be lawsuit targets. 

Are you targeting a certain area of STL?

As long as the total of the replacement properties meets your reinvestment target you'll still defer all tax.