All Forum Posts by: Gary Swank

While at times Pittsburgh can be a tricky market to navigate it doesnt have to be.  Having a good real estate investment savvy realtor can help. Often they are expert negotiaters during the give and take phase of the inspection process. That's actually my favorite time.  My best advice is to pick the issues that are of major concern like roof, foundation, radon etc. but perhaps skip the leaky faucet or burned out light bulbs. I have lived here in Pittsburgh my whole life and know the market very well if anyone is interested to discuss further. 

Hi Mike, First off welcome and house hacking continues to be a great way to get started in REI. By doing so and if structured correctly you may find your tenant covering most of your mortgage and monthly expenses. Or at the very least, a good portion. Also this gives you the opportunity to see if being a landlord is something you really want to do. Pittsburgh can be a strong market for house hacking, being that the buy in is more conducive than other markets and it holds a strong rental history. It's picking the property and area that is key along with understanding your investment expenses. I've lived here my whole life and know the area and market very well. Feel free to reach out. We should talk further. Gary

Welcome Francisco, I just closed a deal with 2 investors from NYC. Feel free to contact me if you're interested to see how Pittsburgh might help you reach your goals. I've lived here my whole life and know the area and market very well.

Hi Kevin, Welcome to Pittsburgh. I've lived here my whole life and know the area and properties very well. Pittsburgh offers investors many opportunities, but you got to do your research as neighborhoods and properties change dramatically. If you're looking for help finding a property based upon your criteria, don't hesitate to reach out to me. Thanks and best of luck to you. 

Hi Renee, Welcome to BP. Pittsburgh, PA is certainly attractive to many investors as the market is stable and price conducive and growing positively. I've lived here my whole life and am in properties every single day. I will say that it helps to know the neighborhoods, as they change often, on the same street and quite dramatically. It depends on what your price point is, what your plans and goals are and what kind of property best serves your needs. Every neighborhoods has a different vibe. Some are growing and potential money makers. Others are not or are up and coming. Feel free to reach out and best of luck to you.....Gary

Hi Ashley, long time resident and realtor here in Pittsburgh. I'm in and out of investment properties every day for investors. House hacking is a good way to start. For one thing, if you do it right, you may be able to get your mortgage paid for. Also this gives you an opportunity to see if being a landlord is really what you want to do. It helps to reach out to someone who really knows the neighborhoods as they change quickly, sometimes on the same street. I'm here for you. 

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Hi Jennifer, consider Pittsburgh PA. Many investors like the area as the buy-in is more conducive than other saturated markets. We have a strong rental market here that often generates positive cash flow.  But you gotta know the area as neighborhoods and properties within those change. I've lived here my whole life and I'm in and out of properties every single day so I know the market here very well. Feel free to reach out. Thanks, Gary 

Hi Loch, I'm here if you need me. I've lived in Pittsburgh my whole life, have owned many properties throughout the years, and being that I'm in an out of properties every single day, I really know the area. And that's key, as neighborhoods and property conditions change street to street. I've also helped many investors throughout the years by sharing my knowledge of the industry. Feel free to reach out....Thanks, Gary