Pittsburgh is a great market to get started investing in.

There was a time when to be competitive in this market your best option would have been to pay cash, but with current market conditions I do not think that is necessary. 

If you have any specific questions relating the German real estate market feel free to ask.Unfortunately most useful information will only be available in German.

I am looking to house hack, but I am having issues finding the right markets in Northern California that have good population growth or at least a market that has a steady stream of tenants.

Make yourself familiar with different markets - I personally recommend taking a look at Midwest markets like Columbus OH because of great macroeconomics and cheaper price points.

What town or market are you nearby?

Where I lived in Western Ohio the housing market has been in Recession or Recovery for 30 years with no end in sight.

I'm absolutely thrilled with this cash-on-cash rate of return (approximately 24%).My main takeaway is this: while the BRRRR strategy can work in certain situations and markets, it's not nearly as easy as many so-called gurus suggest.

Hi Adriana,It could work depending on your market. 

Looking forward to hearing your insights and experiences.Best,DonandBubba.com Yes, with current market affordability, many things need to be analyzed.