I've been reading along and trying to absorb as much knowledge as I can in the last 4 years.  

My name is Mike Leo and like the title says I am from Pittsburgh, PA and new to real estate investing and BiggerPockets as well.

I am trying to balance my overall portfolio and would like some advice on how people would balance this if they were in my shoes to in order to reduce risk and increase overall gains.I currently have 2 rental properties and 1 primary residence as well as cash and brokerage funds.My main questions I’m looking for thoughts on are…- What percentage would you keep in reserves?

Chris' question on the alphabet is intriguing as well. 

Traditionally Condos react first to a bad market and last to a good market.

He's done the last 3 of my properties. 

Just moved to the Augusta area in Georgia and am excited to meet local agents, contractors, property managers, as well as fellow investors.

If you know the Denver area well, I’d love your opinion on the results -- I certainly need it.

We know the area pretty well and have a couple of friends in various medical fields that always talk about traveling medical professionals.

But, it was well worth it and got the snowball going!