When it comes to paying your realtor, just figure out an arrangement that will work best for the both of you and keep the seller out of the equation.Keeping it as simple as possible is the best way to go. 

This is a simple working class neighborhood.

The process is fairly simple (outside of a pandemic of course).

This new world will allow the REI to:1 - Pay more than the asking price2 - ...and at the same time, pay less for the property, and...3 - Make a much higher return (cash flow or profit),...much faster than using the simple strategies most REI use today.Bonus:  Since this knowledge is used by a minority of REI, the competition for properties (deals) is dramatically reduced.Bonus, Bonus:  ...and, the economy, and trends in the market, market direction, property value directions, etc...matter not.

A simple google will show you. 

I'll DM you for further details but this type of loan is very simple to do.

Keep it simple and strait forward.

At some point that’s simple not sustainable.

The flip will be more renovation, but will likely not be wildly profitable given the general area. and the simple fact that Pgh is not exactly the tiptoppiest of places for long-distance flipping.My best renovation advice to you, verify EVERYTHING your contractor says he's doing.

If you have an architect involved then it may just not be as simple as removing the existing items and replacing with new.