Now more than ever, I am seeing offers required to be submitted through a portal where the listing agents want no business being involved with up front negotiations.

I’ll also connect with locals through BiggerPockets or Facebook groups for first-hand insights.If visiting isn’t an option, lean on a reliable local team (agents, property managers) to help vet the area.

*Any red flags unique to the Pittsburgh market.I’m also hoping to connect with fellow investors, agents, or property managers who are familiar with the local market.

@Alyssa DinsonYou can look up investor-friendly agents and PM's on BP in the area you choose. 

Local property managers or agents can often provide trusted referrals, and real estate meetups are also great for connections.Wishing you the best!

Hey @Aaron Price, I think the best way you can get started in real estate is to reach out to local investor-friendly agents in your market.

One of the worst mistakes you can make is hire an agent to do PM.

Sellers are always going to look at more money down more favorably unless the agent explains the why behind doing the FHA, especially in a competitive market.

Call every local investor agenda (look at the agents that have investment property listings and call them) and call every local landlord that owns multiple properties (you can get lists off of Deal Machine).

Pool heaters are expensive but necessary Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?