Ideally, this would be someone with a strong reputation and a proven track record in full-scale renovations, along with in-depth knowledge of the Pittsburgh market.If you have any recommendations or advice on contractors who fit this description, I’d love to hear from you!

I have a rental house on a month to month lease.

Great thanks @Michael Smythe, in your experience can you itemize the tenants that have the Resident Benefit Package? 

I have found that the national banks are pretty much useless. 

There are a few dozen houses with my target number of beds/baths/sqft that have been listed for rent on Zillow for 2+ months with 0 applicants.Is this normal or is it a sign that's there's not enough demand for rentals?

Student housing is a definite no for many or perhaps most/all standard carriers but pricing doesn't necessarily have to be triple.  

But, when ppl were over bidding and stuff we should have said No and waited.

Do they have an extension policy? 

Good question here, and look forward to what others have to say.

I am looking to buy another property and I have the opportunity to work with a cash provider that is willing to put down a significant percentage of the money so we can buy the property with cash.