The problem is it's a very economically depressed area.

He does a lot of BRRRR, flip, and hold between Pittsburgh and West Virginia and will surely know the Pittsburgh markets you are considering.

I intend to relocate to the Rapid City, SD region in April/May for work, and I plan to acquire a primary residence that could eventually be transformed into an investment property.

If your place is uninhabitable, tenants can end the lease or withhold rent until it’s livable, but I like to keep things friendly by offering a temporary rent reduction or helping them find a short-term solution.

I would like to do a combination of both flips and rentals depending on what makes the most sense for the property location and needs.

how is the crime rate?

The biggest challenge for being a great realtor is always generating leads and staying organized.

He acknowledged via email that the MLS listing has been removed and that the listing agreement has been terminated.

I’m excited to learn, contribute where I can, and hopefully find the best city to kick off my real estate journey.Thanks for welcoming me!

@Muhammad Kashif to avoid interest related transactions:1) Buy & hold rentals - you make your money back via rental payments.2) Funding flip deals - instead of lending at an interest rate, you could lend for a percentage of the profits on the sale.