Hi @Nicholas L.We are sourcing our deals through a combination of resources.

It sounds like my refrigerator/freezer is passing away! I would love any advice on landlords' favorite brands or models that last well and are not complicated. And are there any tricks to for the purchase as a landlor...

Best tips are take it slow and make sure you have significant reserves when you leave your w2 also don't buy a company car if you already have a car just to say it's for work.

(More information on how to best use Social Media in the last tip)TRACK EVERYTHING IN A DATABASEMake it a habit to get contact information from every person you meet.

The analysis also reports that new multifamily development will “remain near the average recorded over the past five years”.Integra Realty Resources’ 2017 Commercial Real Estate Trends Report ranks Pittsburgh #2 on its Top Markets by Multifamily Transaction Volume Based on YoY Change.Pittsburgh’s rental vacancy rate has declined by 25% over the last five years.Pittsburgh is booming with developments (see reference #6), “there is no better place to be a developer right now than in Pittsburgh.

But if you know any other resources or great spots to get started, please share them! 

Any tips or advice?

I’m happy to share my own tips and experiences as well.

After tons of research, we've found that the resources, tools, and ongoing support they provide are truly unmatched.

There are tons of resources on here for the FL area and I'm sure you'll be able to build out your team.