I would consider getting 1-2 deals on market before you purchase off-market.

Local REIA groups and meetups (check Meetup.com or BiggerPockets) are excellent for connecting with both new and experienced investors.I’d be happy to grab coffee and chat about the market or share insights.

I need a consistent partner who wholesales virtually in the Central Indiana market....Every deal ive ever closed was with someone that didnt live in my market......I am boots on the ground on steroids lol

Hi Noy, Pittsburgh is a strong market for investors.

Our market is somewhat shifting, but it is still showing signs of thriving, with many opportunities for growth. 

Then to find inventory, you need to search out, i.e. network, and find out who is creating these type of notes or you help people that may have an interest in seller financing how to create a note that is marketable to the secondary market.

It is still quite restrictive IMO and would not allow for many STRs but some to be added to the local market. 4.

You really can't get a better snapshot of the Cleveland investment market right now. 

The market is going to go up in the next 5 years.

Additionally, while rates aren't historically bad right now, they are higher than 4-5 years ago, and they will be even higher for you as an investor than they were as an owner occupant, which is what you were when you bought originally.I get that you are anxious to add to your portfolio, but that could be achieved without touching your first golden goose.Sometimes on BP, the push is to leverage every last spare penny, but that can be a risky game as the markets shift.