The ratio of new jobs to new home starts is a staggering 2:1 making that growth sustainable.

I am starting out in real estate and would like to network with people.

Hi - I’m relatively new to the real estate game and am just starting to read multiple books involving this topic.I noticed a house being cleaned up two weeks ago, talked to maintenance people, and was in the right place at the right time to talk to the owner.

5 hours a way- distance flip Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Haven't seen activity increase like crazy but I think end of August(after school starts) activity will increase before the Winter

Pittsburgh is a great place to get started because there are so many areas that are affordable to get into and generate a positive return.

A place that my boys will want to come and visit many times.This place seems great, and in a great location but also based on everything I've researched and read on the interwebs a bad investment property :-( At what pricing does it start to make sense do you all think?

At 4.5 stars, you are really hurting in a very competitive market so you might consider redoing the pics, more themed kids bedrooms and start over.

Starting to get into the real estate investment arena.

Those are probably the biggest pieces, the rest is talking to other investors, surround yourself with these folks, build the relationships, run the numbers, get comfortable with the numbers, and start writing offers.