Pittsburgh is where we are going to settle down and we plan to then expand throughout Appalachian states.We have property management experience and personal funds to put skin in the game.

I know for me, technology has been a huge game changer in my business.

So a long term play may have some short term consequences, but it should become a true investment eventually given the historical appreciation of RE over the long term.To make money in the short term in RE, is another whole ball game. 

I am looking for the tenant to have skin in the game and hopefully not be evicted nor trash the place, in fear of losing "their" house.The model I am considering is a standard lease and a low cost, non refundable fee to purchase the option.  

That real-time insight must be a game-changer.

Most investors here adjust DD based on the property’s condition and competition.2️⃣ Your inspections still matter.Even though the seller doesn’t have to fix anything, a strong inspection report gives you evidence to renegotiate if the seller wants to keep the deal alive.Plenty of sellers agree to repairs or credits because losing the deal means re-listing and explaining those issues to the next buyer.3️⃣ You still get your earnest money back as long as you stay inside the DD window.So at least you’re not losing everything if you walk.4️⃣ And honestly the DD system filters out unserious buyers.Which is why sellers like it, and why North Carolina deals usually close smoother once DD is paid.I agree it's different, and it feels harsh at first, but once you start knowing how to play the DD game, you realize you still do have leverage just at different stages of the deal.Happy to break it down more or talk through your specific deal if you want. 

Over the past couple of years, I’ve helped clients close 30+ transactions  and now I’m diving into investing myself.I’m here to connect with other investors, learn more about the game, and hopefully bring value by helping others find and lock in great deals in my market.

My parents have flipped several houses in the last 5 or so years, but did not get into the investment real estate game till later in life.

The default rates on those that put little or nothing into the deal are astronomically higher than those that have skin in the game.

I am relatively new to the real estate game and have begun reading books by BiggerPockets such as Real Estate Investing and How to Manage Rental Properties so I am opened to new information anywhere it may present itself.I'm curious as to what I should look out for starting out as do aspire to gain more properties (currently, reading into the BRRRR method) and how should I utilize my current property to do this?