Living in the Pittsburgh area is a cheat code to get ahead financially when you are young because of the affordability and housing market.   

Feel free to contact me for my friends and family discount code. 2.

Tax code changes or compliance burdens?

important you make a buy box. pricing, location (get 1-2 zip code specific) and property type.

The uglier the property, the less competition for it and hence, the lower the price.We've got an interactive map on our website that has color-coded the Classes of the 132 Metro Detroit Cities and 183 Detroit Neighborhoods to help investors understand where to invest.DM me if interested in chatting further...

NYC is tough, but still doable if you stay owner-occupied and focus on neighborhoods where the numbers work, not just the zip code. 

She was fantastic as with her background she new building code inside and out, the construction and real estate process, all about mechancials, etc.

For instance, here are just some of the other variables that affect the quote: the type of loan, the term, the structure, the zip code, the property type, the number of units, the PPP, the points, the day when the rate was quoted, the LTV, the loan size, DSC ratio, the list goes on. 

Think of it like this: if a $2,500 cage prevents a $6,000 compressor replacement or repeated theft, it’s not optional.The simple framework I’d use (so you don’t get wrecked)If you’re chasing $50k–$90k houses, expect higher risk + higher management intensity.If you buy in the $130k–$200k range (often 3/2 brick ranch territory), you usually get a better balance: still cash flow potential, fewer headaches, better tenants, better resale.If you’re new to Columbus, do this before buying anythingSpend one day driving neighborhoods (or do a video drive with a local PM/agent)Underwrite with real numbers:insurance quote in handvacancy (at least 5–8%)repairs/CapEx reservesproperty management (even if you self-manage)Avoid buying your first deal sight unseen.If you want, I can share a quick “starter buy box” by zip code and property type (cash flow vs stability), but the big takeaway is: Columbus can work, just don’t buy the cheapest thing on the map and expect it to behave.

There are two keys:  The first is municipal code.