Pittsburgh is a relatively stable market. 

Have I ever done a L/O with just an option price, sure, as the buyer it's obvious, I've done it from the seller's seat as well, when I have a more sophisticated buyer, good income, stable, has the ability to pay where the deal is not stretched out for 3 or even more years.

and although my guess is real estate is more stable these days you never know. 

I'm seeking recommendations for a property manager for 3 single family homes rented to pretty stable tenants. 

WE saw that a little bit in certain markets were rents soften because of supply and demand.. however seems to be stable at the moment.. the real risk is it the Gov decides to wake up and lower the HUD subsidies to market rates.

Remember the AIDS issues, while this is different, I don't think that after decontamination disclosure of prior issues will ever be required as Ebola has a limited shelf life.

In excellent neighbourhoods, values are retained over the long term, and the US has historically been one of the most stable places to invest in.

HI Anna,If you're taking risk on a new venture perhaps you'd like to make sure the other parts of your financial plan are stable?

I never planned to self-manage and now it has become a stable to our business plan.

Last time I lived near one was a couple of years ago, but they sold those off-the-shelf granite counters that look really nice.