I also suspect home prices would initially rise on the first 1-1.5% of cuts, but ultimately fall once we get to the 3-4% range as large  pre-pandemic supply comes back online, compounded by boomer land lords selling realizing the top of the market is in the rear view mirror (at least for them).If you eventually get squeezed on lower rents and valuations as the market normalizes, the ability to BRRR your pandemic era deals will be limited, so how do avoid trapping capital in the deals you already own from this environment? 

Has everyone noticed that the rental market in PGH been especially difficult this year?

If you owned 4 - $100,000 properties - that is $60-100k in market appreciation in 5 years.  

.- Title Contingency: Include a contingency that the buyer receives clear and marketable title to the property, free of any liens, encumbrances, or legal issues.- Seller Disclosures: Specify that the buyer's acceptance is subject to reviewing and approving all seller disclosures and documents related to the property's condition and history.Timeline and Deadlines: Clearly outline deadlines for completing inspections, securing financing, and satisfying other contingencies.

Look at your market and see what other STR have.

A recent study showed it was initially cheaper to rent than to buy in 97 of the largest 100 markets.  

Its not terrible to ask that of STR - esp. if you are in a market that is more "utilitarian" and they likely arn't around all day; even in vacation rentals they go out and about for chunks of the day. 

I’m in the market for a short term rental near campus.

I am an investor friendly agent here in the Atlanta area and have great relationships with wholesellers and off market opportunities.

The first two steps are 1. having a vacancy marketed and 2. receiving inquiries.