Thank you for your insight Brian!  

Starting with an owner-occupied duplex is a smart way to build equity and gain experience.

Consider the "2 of the last 5 year rule" to avoid capital gains.

I’d love to hear your insights or experiences managing properties with similar setups in Pittsburgh.

You get a deduction for the contribution, the gains grow tax-free and as long as you use the proceeds for health-related expenses the funds come out tax free as well. 

Net Sale - Is the contract price, minus the closing costs and commissions.adjust cost basis - net sale = net gainYour gain is made up of profit and depreciation recapture.

The great thing about living in a high cost of living area is that your salary / wages are hopefully also very high.If you are a new college grad, I would focus the next 1-3 years on increasing your salary as much as possible(gain new skills, new certifications, change employers, etc).Once you make more money, you can easily get in a position to buy a property on a more frequent basis.Best of luck!

Would love some insight.

A reliable property manager and CPA are worth their weight in gold, especially when you’re managing remotely.If you’d like to chat more about what’s worked for my clients or have questions about specific markets, I’m always happy to share insights.

Real estate investing can be an effective way to build long-term wealth, and among the various strategies, one has gained significant popularity over the years: BRRRR.