Every market will have strategies that are making money in one market but not in others.

Define your retirement, time frame, then ask for an REI strategy to get you there.  

By the grace of God I've managed to hang on to most of my family's Farm from government aided land grabs and I'm looking to educate myself on the various options available to me for an exit strategy of this property.

Pittsburgh is a good place to start, but the strategies vary depending on the area you are investing in. 

There are multiple options depending on your end goal, capital position, long term/short term strategy etc.. 

I think a lot of the decision about investment strategy - LT appreciation vs cashflow in this case - is as much about the investor's current position as it is about the market.

Real estate investors have a variety of financing options available to them, depending on their financial situation, investment strategy, and the type of property they're interested in.

My wife and I bought a duplex 18 months ago in Springfield and did that strategy that you mentioned.

You can continue to compound the growth of your portfolio while deferring your taxes.You are looking to diversify your assets: You can exchange your property for a different type of property - commercial space, residential home, apartments, etc.When to consider utilizing both strategies?

@Autumn KimNot a bad niche if you like pain and have staying power; this is not a strategy for a hands off investor that likes excel and internet research.