Hi Noy, Pittsburgh is a strong market for investors.

All channels can work, but in my experience, the greatest oppportunities often pop up when you know exactly what your returns need to look like and keep your ear to the ground in your market.

Despite the house being operated for years by the prior owner as a STR. 

Congratulations @David Shaun - those are awesome numbers, and should hold up with the low liabilities, regardless of market. 

I would keep rent a little below market, then split the monthly bill between the tenants on top of rent.Old houses in cold climates get expensive in the winter.

Financing can be trickier in smaller markets, so work with an investor-friendly agent and lender who know the area.

For context, I'm based in the SF Bay Area in CA and looking into buying my first OOS rental after house hacking locally for 10 years.

@Abby H.Shifting from house hacking to small multifamily is a great way to scale, and securing a JV partner is all about networking, credibility, and structuring a win-win deal.

The house is a smaller colonial with 3 beds and 1.5 baths.

Then start shopping for houses, don't engage in FOMO or real estate agent pressure.