There is the perk of being able to put 10% down instead of 15%+, but you'll take a pricing hit with the minimum 10% down payment. 

Why would they lend it to people who may or may not pay their mortgage.And if you claim the real estate "market" is going to rise then you have a lot to learn as there is no "market".

I am an investor myself and purchased my rentals here, all hitting the 1% rule.

It's about creating spaces that people love, enhancing guest satisfaction, and ultimately boosting our clients' investment returns.I look forward to sharing insights, learning from your experiences, and hopefully helping many of you thrive in your own STR ventures.

Hoping to meet some like minded people and learn from ya'll. :)  I'm a Realtor in WNC with a strong interest in commercial and residential development, and learning about syndications, partnerships, etc.  

As a general rule I would say multi for all the reasons people listed.

Also, connect with other like-minded people in your community and attend as many in person meetings at your local REIA groups to network and connect + find out about off market deals and get on local wholesalers "buyers lists".Best of luck!

Secondly, and it's just a pet peeve of mine so sorry if it seems petty, but if people want to get serious about investing in Pittsburgh, I'd highly recommend realizing we have an H at the end of it.

@Anirudh Reddy you should NOT depend onthe cops to remove homeless people and squatters unless you verify the local laws and what the police will actually do.HOW are they getting access to the building?

These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.