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.

Ultimately I'm looking for a cohort of people with a wide range of experience in real estate. 

But I am not new to caring for and  updating homes and what they mean to people.

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.  

Few know this, but you can still negotiate with the bank in bankruptcy and some people end up keeping their property.

But if it helps people sleep at night then I guess there is value.

In high season, I can rent each almost as much as a 4 bedroom house does but off season I do much better as people coming down would prefer a small condo on the beach.  

There is a large learning curve to not only know what to look for, but also finding people to do the work reasonably, as well as to manage them, etc.  

I had a few issues running into the CityFheps program that I need some advice with, anyone familiar that can help me? Thanks so much!