Insights

In a city like Pittsburgh, where a little over half of its occupants are renters, property management companies play a vital role. It’s important to know who you’re renting from, so below we have put together some information on some of Pittsburgh's most prominent property management companies!

The 2020 Olympics are in full swing! The athletes train for years to become the best in their sport, and we'd like to think real estate investors are comparable. Get your head in the game to start investing in real estate.

What is an accredited investor? How do you become one? What are investment options for accredited and unaccredited investors? The definition of an accredited investor is determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Rule 501 of Regulation D.

We get it: moving to a new city is daunting. To ease some of your worries about moving to Pittsburgh, we’ve compiled a list of six resources for you to get started making new friends.

Birgo Capital's series of Heartland real estate market profiles have analyzed interesting markets for multifamily investors. This week, we’re bringing this series home to the Steel City, the City of Champions, the City of Bridges — you already know it, the ‘Burgh.

Here at Birgo Realty, we love pets and have an expanding portfolio of pet friendly properties! Below we have put together a list of some of our properties that offer accommodations for tenants with furry friends. We strive to ensure our tenants (including ones with fur) feel at home. For specific information about our pet policy visit the Birgo Realty FAQ Page or reach out to a leasing agent!

We're going to the Buckeye State. We will look at Discovery City, the Arch City, Cap City, the Indie Art Capital, Cowtown, Cbus, and the Biggest Small Town in America — you guessed it, it’s Columbus. OH-IO!

CoStar and Yardi provide analytics on real estate markets. These softwares are priceless to real estate investors who love to dig up data about markets and properties. Just like American runs on Dunkin', Birgo Capital runs on CoStar and Yardi.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are companies that own or finance real estate assets, and make ownership shares available to investors. In order to hold the classification as such, REITs are are required by US law to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income as shareholder dividends.

If you’re searching for Section 8 apartments in Pittsburgh, we’re here to help. At Birgo Realty, we believe that comfort and quality shouldn’t be sacrificed when it comes to affordability. That’s why we provide you with modern living spaces that don’t break the bank. Keep reading to view a list of our Section 8 approved apartments in Pittsburgh.

All right folks, it’s that time again. Go ahead and grab some popcorn and a beverage, get some friends together, and sit back for another showdown of epic proportions with this week’s episode of Birgo Battles. Today’s contest features two familiar characters, each of which are beloved by their devoted fan bases. We’re talking about the classic residential real estate investor’s conundrum: single-family vs. multifamily. It’s an age-old debate, and while both of our contestants have merit, in life there are winners and losers. Today we’re going to look them up and down, side by side, and determine who we’re voting off the island… and who we’re going to keep on the squad.

In recent years there's been a renewed focus by many to support local businesses. It turns out that New Kensington is home to many such businesses. We have compiled a list to highlight some of the must visit businesses unique to New Kensington and the surrounding area.