My real estate experience is as follows, I bought a 2.9 acre piece of raw land earlier this year, still planning the build on it.

Write out a brief script so you’ll have something to follow when that hometown does answer and says, Yes!

I am not an accountant or attorney, but to be able to deduct on your taxes you need to follow that rule. 

The property has three 2br units and the rents are as follows with tenants paying all utilities but water :Unit 1: 800Unit 2: 750Unit 3: 650(Unit 3 is mine and a room is rented out to a friend) I haven’t received my first water and electric bill for the house lights but those shouldn’t be too excessive.I want to start working on putting together a deal for another multifamily with 3-4 units in about a year.

[Well done for not following through yourself!]

I am looking into purchasing my first property in pittsburgh and rent it out as long term investment.I have following hopes/strategies:- Safe area (B/B+)- Reasonable cash flow- Good appreciation potentialI am thinking following locations (which can totally be non sense)- Attract high income workers (close to IT hubs?

Following up on #2, do you think we should also vet travelers?

Out of country investing can be done, but you have to dedicate time in order to do it properly. results will follow and I believe will always be better then being dependable on this property manger or another

I am looking to connect with the following types of people to work with: General Contractors, Attorneys, Wholesalers, Accountants.

Excelente Richard, I will follow your suggestions as well.