BRRRR In DETROIT OR PITTSBURGH

[Dom Tague]

I invested in a house in Detroit and it came with a lot of problems due to break-ins and a lot of other houses in the area after being Renovated or even during renovation had to deal with break-ins and people stealing hot water heaters all types of things I'm pivoting into Pittsburgh because I feel like I will deal with less of these types of issues, but I get a somewhat mimic market in the way that I can buy low and still get high appraisals for my cash out Refinances, but still nothing beats the low cost of DETROIT Realestate. I need some expert opinion on this matter. Thank you, everyone Good luck on your real estate journeyand God bless

[Carly Stone]

@Dom Tague 

Pittsburgh is a major college town with University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon, Duquesne, Point Park, Carlow, Chatham, and several smaller schools. That concentration means you’ve got tens of thousands of students looking for rentals every year. Hot spots are Oakland, Shadyside, South Oakland, Squirrel Hill, and Bloomfield. They all have strong demand because of their proximity to Pitt and CMU. Student rentals can often command above-market rents by leasing by the bedroom. Renovated houses with multiple bedrooms and off-street parking do especially well.

Pittsburgh also punches above its weight as a medical hub with UPMC, Allegheny Health Network, and the new children's hospital. Travel nurses and residents rotate in and out constantly. The Hot spots: Uptown, Bloomfield, Shadyside, Lawrenceville, and North Oakland are all attractive because they’re near the major hospitals. Investor advantages here: furnished, short- to mid-term rentals perform well here. Investors who set up places with flexible leases and utilities included can target this group at higher rents than standard long-term tenants.

Unlike in some markets where rental demand is seasonal or tied heavily to one industry, Pittsburgh benefits from two stable demand streams that don’t go away in recessions: education and healthcare. That means a well-located property can stay full whether you’re running long-term leases, mid-term travel nurse housing, or student rentals.