We have done ALL the work ourselves except for finishing the drywall.I will do a whole RENO thread once its done, but here is just a quick overview of what we have done.Whole new Heat and Air unit, switched to gas, and moved duct work from under the house to the attic.

hello,Can anyone recommend a good general contractor in Pittsburgh that can help me with a comprehensive dated  fixer up property in Pittsburgh?

I’ll probably end up looking at all of my responses and creating a comprehensive thread full of these ambiguous questions.

I’ll probably end up looking at all of my responses and creating a comprehensive thread full of these ambiguous questions. 

My hope is that after this exercise, I'll be able to make an informed, comprehensive decision where to focus on more detailed property level analysis. 

Real estate investors are constantly seeking strategies to maximize returns and defer capital gains taxes. The 1031 exchange, a provision in the U.S. tax code, has emerged as a powerful tool for achieving both objecti...

These include 1031 Exchanges, real estate investor strategies and investments, construction-related financial matters, as well as comprehensive tax planning and compliance services.My primary aim in joining this forum is to enrich the collective knowledge base by sharing insights and participating in insightful discussions.

Your post provides a comprehensive overview of key strategies for investors to consider.

To start, this is a brief overview of what I have gathered thus far:Condos:Pros-Low Risk (big expenses are covered by reserve fund)-Low cost-Easy to rent (multiple exit strategies)Cons-Low Reward-Hard to find deal that are worth it-HOA or Condo boards can be a pain (regarding all aspects)-Directly affected by any/all units in property-Susceptible to changes regarding condo fees, bylaws, and management.SFH:Pros-Autonomy-Easier to find deal/larger spreads-Can be unique, fate does not rely as heavily on nearby unitsCons-Much higher risk of large issues (plumbing/mould/structural)-More square footage (on average) = Higher cost for both property and renovation...Now this may be all wrong, but if any of you have any insights to add, remove, or add for townhomes or MFH please join in.Till then,Brandon

-Read rich dad poor dad to get a good investing mindset-Read the abcs of real estate investing and the advance guide to real estate investing by Ken McElroy to further add some tools and concepts to your tool bag-I just got a credit card to build my credit, just something to think about-Being frugal and saving as much money as possible to invest (again just what I recommend there are different ways into real estate)- Lastly just surround yourself with like minded people and network with people who are where you want to be and see what you can do to help them so they will want to help you in return.Long post but hopefully this helps, anyone feel free to fill in any gaps or add on being this was a pretty general overview!