I have been on the MLS researching different properties that can become my first deal but I have not made any offers.

I attempted flips in the Indianapolis area, made offers, but they didn't work out.

This deal was sourced through New Western and was sold as a 24 hour highest & best offer.

Now, they are telling me that the repairs will be calculated based off of the depreciated value of the floors.

You can filter by type, size, location, and development stage to pinpoint areas with upcoming projects.News and Research: CoStar offers a news section with articles on recent and upcoming developments.

Here are a few ideas:- HELOC: depending on how much equity you have in your property, you may be able to apply for and borrow against that equity- DSCR: BP now has a find a lender link and I'm happy to recommend mine as well if you'd like; there are lenders who do loans based on the future rental value of the property- Borrow from your 401k: typically you're able to borrow up to $50k and if you have multiple 401ks, borrow from multiplesHopefully this gives you some ideas of other options to bring in some cash for your investment!

The Pittsburgh area, especially the South Hills, can indeed offer some great opportunities.As you embark on this journey, here are a few tips and resources to help you get started:Education is Key: Since you're a data guy, you're in luck!

Nice positive cash flow, stable rental situation, and incredible interest rate.San Diego offers a market a the top ish. 

I made the owner a lower offer and asked for 25K back in credits.

They're based in NJ so I'm not sure if it would matter if you're out of state.