I have used them in the area several times - though not in Pittsburgh proper just in the suburbs.If there only a couple shingles to repair I will have a handyman do it usually because I am getting several things done at once, so just pay for a half day or full day of labor and provide the supplies.

Econo 101 will tell you that less supply will generate more demand. 

You can also find Stroud Supply out in Lexington/Two Notch area but they don't always have everything in stock.

I did about $15k in reno myself. just a hot market and the time value of real estate, supply and demand etc. 

The less desirable the location the better the terms a tenant can negotiate.It’s all about location, supply and demand

It was tough to find a decent one that wasn't in a terrible neighborhood as supply is low.

Eventually, supply will catch up to demand, and occupancy will normalize. 

Maybe under the “supplies” section?

One must consider the amount of demand +, the amount of supply entering the market +, the fact that rent control severely restricts inventory turnover of existing stock +,  drives away developers who do not want to be in California due to rent control.

Our metro is unusually large, has two professional sports teams, and is also benefited by an eclectic variety of industry.To add to that, the affordability is extremely attractive.