I just can't see stripping all of that history and character out of a home.  

And he is also right that just having started a new job is also going to be held against you, especially if you don't have a history of earnings at your present level.

@Jessica Dreisonstok I am focusing on the areas near Eastern Blvd and Robinwood Drive, although I would consider the Halfway area also.

History dictates that market will run flat until the inventory shrinks but with so much potential inventory waiting to brought to the market, then how can it, before the next market adjustment.

My tenants LOVE it as it also helps to build their credit history as well.

Remember the first rule of investing is that past history is NOT an indicator of future performance. 

Investor friendly agents can help you with comps, and information regarding area and history of a property perhaps.

If you consistently make the wrong decisions in your life and have a history of failure, then I would quit right now!

. :) OO loans and rates are based on lender history with OOs living in the property.

We are focusing on the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh like Monroeville, Plum, Oakmont... etc.