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November 2025 Edition | Powered by Freedom Property Advantage
A Note from the Team
“Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.”
— Will Rogers
Fall in Pittsburgh means preparation — not just for winter, but for the year ahead. For investors, November is when theory meets practice. Deals get tighter, systems get tested, and the difference between planning and executing becomes clear.
At Freedom Property Advantage, we see it every day: investors who run their numbers, make smart decisions, and treat this like a business are the ones who build lasting portfolios. Whether you’re on deal #1 or deal #10, success isn’t about getting it perfect—it’s about getting started, learning from your actuals, and improving each time.
— The Team at Freedom Property Advantage
Market Pulse
Pittsburgh Adds “Housing Status” as a Protected Class
The City of Pittsburgh has officially passed an ordinance adding “Housing Status” as a protected class under local fair housing laws.
This means landlords can no longer deny applicants solely because they have no rental history, were previously homeless, or have lived in transitional housing.
Here’s what this means for property owners:
Screening must focus on current qualifications—income, references, and rental behavior—not just history.
Blanket denials or automated application filters based on “no prior landlord” may now be considered discriminatory.
This change aligns with the city’s broader effort to make housing access more equitable and reduce barriers for vulnerable populations.
Our Take: Whether you agree with the regulation or not, compliance matters. Now is a good time to review your tenant screening criteria and ensure your process emphasizes fairness and consistency and adheres to fair housing law.
Three Rivers Community Foundation
Investor’s Edge
Theory Doesn’t Build Wealth—Reps Do
Running numbers on paper doesn’t make you an investor — doing deals does.
The biggest difference between those who build portfolios and those who don’t isn’t timing or luck—it’s volume, experience, and feedback.
The Numbers Tell the Story:
A large share of aspiring investors never close their first deal.
But among those who do, roughly half go on to buy at least three properties, and investors with three or more doors have a dramatically higher chance of reaching financial freedom within 5–10 years.
Why? Because each deal teaches what no spreadsheet can—real expenses, turnover cycles, maintenance rhythms, and local tenant behavior.
Freedom’s Take: Stop waiting for perfect math. Start building real data. If you miss the mark, you didn’t fail—you paid for an education that every serious investor earns. The key is tracking results, refining your process, and stacking wins through consistency. Real estate investing is a long game and a scale game - not a lottery ticket.
Real Estate Ownership Secrets
Real Estate News
Health, Wealth & Life
November is the perfect month to take inventory—not just of your portfolio, but of your perspective. Here’s a simple investor gratitude exercise:
List three lessons you’ve learned from real-world experience this year.
Identify one thing that went wrong but made you better.
Write one goal for 2026 that excites you, not just challenges you.
Success comes faster when you appreciate the process, not just the profit.
Book Spotlight: The Gap and The Gain
By Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
The ideas in The Gap and The Gain perfectly complement this month’s Gratitude Audit. The book reframes how we measure success — shifting from what’s missing (the Gap) to appreciating how far we’ve come (the Gain). It’s a mindset that deepens gratitude and builds lasting motivation.
How It Aligns with the Gratitude Audit:
Lessons Learned = Living in the Gain. Reflecting on what you’ve gained from real-world experiences helps you see progress rather than shortfall.
What Went Wrong = Turning Gaps into Gains. Challenges and setbacks become valuable teachers when viewed through gratitude.
Goals that Excite You = Measuring Forward. The Gain mindset encourages setting goals rooted in growth and meaning, not perfection.
Why It’s Worth Reading:
Offers a simple framework used by high achievers to turn reflection into energy.
Helps you appreciate the process — not just the profit.
Builds confidence, happiness, and perspective through measurable progress.
Freedom In Action!
Connecting with Pittsburgh’s Real Estate Community
Last month, we were proud to sponsor the New Western REI networking event at Shorty’s in Pittsburgh—a gathering that brought together investors, vendors, and property professionals from across the region.
At Freedom Property Advantage, we believe strong communities build stronger investors. Events like this give us a chance to connect face-to-face with both new and experienced investors, share real insights about the Pittsburgh market, and contribute to the growth of our city’s real estate ecosystem.
From conversations about deals and construction strategies to discussions on property management trends and compliance, the energy at Shorty’s was electric. It’s clear that Pittsburgh’s investor community is growing—and we’re honored to be part of helping it thrive.
Why it matters: Our mission isn’t just to manage properties—it’s to help investors and partners grow through connection, education, and collaboration.
Start Running Your Real Numbers
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The Freedom Property Advantage Team
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