If you want to strip any potential IRS liens (this is federal and applies across the country), you will send the IRS a 30-day notice of foreclosure before sale. 

And is this Pittsburgh proper, or the near 'burbs, or are you talking about some place out in deer-crossing country in Washington County or up in Beaver? 

After researching, I know that the path I want to take to get started will be with a house hack. 

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I paid almost asking price because it is in very good shape for its age and it is located in the path of progress.

I paid almost asking price because it is in very good shape for its age and it is located in the path of progress.

Ohio's location allows for access to the majority of the country and a lower cost of living has seen population growth and rent growth as well. 

Everyone from all over the country (as you can tell by the forum posts) are looking at Greensboro, NC as a cash flowing market.You may have an advantage being from Greensboro, NC because you may know of an off market deal, but aside from that, I struggle to think that you would be able to find an MLS, small multifamily deal that needs little work that is less than 200k.Maybe something you could do is draw a circle on Zillow at approximately 120 miles around Durham, NC and look for properties that fit your criteria (small multifamily, less than 200k).Then you could maybe find some areas where those criteria are possible and see if you would be interested investing in those areas.Hope that helps!