ACRE of Pittsburgh

ACRE of Pittsburgh Your Pittsburgh REIA. Pittsburgh's REIA a networking association for Real Estate Investors.

Educational networking association specifically designed for real estate investors, flippers, landlords, lenders, contractors & related professionals.

09/26/2026

LEGAL TIP EVERY LANDLORD SHOULD KNOW 🏠

“Document, document, document.”

That was one of the key takeaways from Brad’s Legal Hour session.

As a real estate investor, make it a habit to document:

📌 Repairs and maintenance
📌 Tenant complaints
📌 Notices you send
📌 Tenant communications
📌 Important dates and conversations

Good documentation can help you clearly establish what happened, when it happened, and how you responded if a dispute ever arises.

And this is just one of the many topics we cover during ACRE’s monthly Legal Hour with Brad.

💡 ACRE members get this monthly opportunity to learn about real estate law directly from Brad — AND ask their own legal questions.

Want to learn more about real estate investing and have access to resources like this? Come connect with us at ACRE.

What’s one landlord lesson you wish you learned sooner?

09/25/2026

Thinking about getting into real estate? 🏡 Start by getting connected.

Join us at the ACRE Vendor Expo for an evening of conversations, connections, and opportunities to learn from local real estate professionals.

Whether you’re an experienced investor or simply curious about real estate, there’s something for you.

📅 October 6, 2026
⏰ 5–9 PM
📍 Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center

Come curious. Connect with the community. Learn something new. 🤝

09/24/2026

New to real estate investing?

Finding potential investment properties gets a lot easier when you know what to look for.

Here are 5 property filters every new investor should know:

1. Vacant Properties
A vacant property may signal an opportunity to connect with an owner who has a reason to sell.

2. Non-Owner Occupied
Look for properties where the owner doesn’t live at the property. These can help you identify potential landlord or investor-owned properties.

3. Tax Delinquent
Properties with unpaid property taxes can be another signal worth researching.

4. High Equity
Filtering for properties with significant equity can help you identify owners who may have more flexibility when it comes to selling.

5. Long Days on Market
A property that has been sitting on the market for an extended period may be worth a closer look. Find out why it hasn't sold and whether there’s an opportunity.

💡 Pro tip: Don’t rely on just ONE filter. Look for properties showing multiple indicators of potential motivation.

The goal isn't to find a "deal" with one click. It's to build a targeted list of properties worth investigating.

Want to learn more about finding and evaluating investment opportunities? Follow ACRE for more practical real estate investing tips.

Curious about real estate? Already investing? Somewhere in between? 🏡Join us at the ACRE Real Estate Vendor Expo on Octo...
09/23/2026

Curious about real estate? Already investing? Somewhere in between? 🏡

Join us at the ACRE Real Estate Vendor Expo on October 6!

Whether you’re just exploring the world of real estate or you’re already active in the industry, this is a great opportunity to:

🤝 Meet real estate professionals and trusted vendors
💡 Discover resources and services
📚 Learn something new
🏠 Explore opportunities for your next step
🌐 Connect with others in the real estate community

You don’t have to be an experienced investor to attend. Come with questions, come to learn, or come to expand your network — everyone is welcome!

📅 October 6, 2026

Join us!

09/21/2026

Do you know what an exit strategy is? 👀

Before you buy your next investment property, you should know how you plan to get out of the deal.

In this clip from ACRE’s New Investor Focus Group, Amy asks a simple question that every new investor should be able to answer.

Your exit strategy helps you think through what you’ll do with the property when the time comes to move on.

It’s one of the fundamentals every investor should understand before jumping into a deal.

Want to learn more and build your real estate investing knowledge? Join us at ACRE! 🔗 Link in bio.

09/20/2026

Thinking about doing a rehab on your next investment property?

Here’s a takeaway from ACRE’s Flip or Rehab Talk on August 13:

DON’T HIRE THE CONTRACTOR FIRST.

There’s more to a successful rehab than finding a contractor. Make sure you have your project and scope clearly defined first.

Want to learn more about rehabbing and real estate investing? Join us at ACRE — link in bio.

09/19/2026

Own a rental property or considering one?

Before you offer a lease option, ask these 5 questions:

1. Is this tenant actually a good candidate for a future purchase?

Look beyond whether they can pay the rent. Do they have the income, credit profile, and realistic ability to qualify for financing down the road?

2. What happens if they never exercise the option?

You need to understand your exit before you enter the deal. What happens to the property, the tenant, and the money paid toward the option if the purchase doesn't happen?

3. Who is responsible for repairs?

A lease option doesn't automatically mean you've stopped being the landlord. Be clear about who handles routine maintenance, major repairs, and unexpected expenses.

4. Are the numbers still profitable?

Don't just look at today's rent. Consider the purchase price, monthly payments, financing, repairs, and the entire timeline of the deal.

5. Is the structure solving a real problem?

The best creative deals aren't creative just for the sake of being creative. They work because the structure helps solve a specific problem for the buyer, seller, or investor.

Creative deal structuring starts with asking better questions.

This is the kind of real-world education we dig into at ACRE.

Join us! Link in bio.

Still stuck after all that research? 🏠You’ve read the books. Watched the videos. Saved the posts. Maybe you’ve even atte...
09/18/2026

Still stuck after all that research? 🏠

You’ve read the books. Watched the videos. Saved the posts. Maybe you’ve even attended a few events.

Yet when it comes to actually taking the next step, you’re still not sure where to start.

That’s where community can make a difference.

At ACRE, you can learn from experienced investors, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with people who are on their own real estate investing journey.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Ready to turn what you’ve learned into action? Join us — link in bio. 🤝

09/14/2026

One of the biggest mistakes new investors make? Getting into a deal without knowing how they’re getting out.

At ACRE’s New Investor Focus Group last month, we talked about why every investment should have an exit strategy.

Before you buy, ask yourself:

→ How will I exit this investment?
→ When would I want or need to exit?
→ Who could be the buyer?
→ What would cause me to change course?

And remember: selling isn’t your only option.

You could hold the property for cash flow, refinance, partner with someone, use seller financing, or structure another creative exit.

The goal isn’t to predict exactly what will happen. It’s to understand your options before you get into the deal.

This is the kind of practical education we offer at ACRE—helping new and experienced investors understand real deals, ask better questions, and build the confidence to take action.

Want to learn more about real estate investing and connect with a community of investors?

Check out ACRE and come learn with us.

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