"What can I say but what a ride.. Learned alot in just a few months from working with this guy. Took care of what was needed and alway looked out for my best interest. No matter what the situation was we would come to a solution and save bread in the process. Thanks again my guy CJV. Looking forward to many more prosperous opportunities." *2023 Terence H Owner- Meticulous Cuts Halifax, Nova Scotia "I'm so glad I decided to invest in Western Pennsylvania with CJ and Steel City Houses. The economy is strong, the population is growing, and there are a lot of great investment opportunities. I've already made a lot of money on my investment, and I'm confident that I'll continue to do well in the future." *2022 Corey L, Real Estate Investor Miami, Fl "I've been working with CJ and Stacy for several years and what I value most is their authenticity and expertise of the market.  They are a highly skilled team who you can trust to find you the right property to maximize your ROI." *2018 D. Pugh Bozeman, Montana​ "My wife and had I previously invested in high growth, poor cash flow markets. I wound up spending the better part of a year frantically searching for a bargain-priced, mega-cash flow market. There must have been some divine intervention when I stumbled across CJ's web site. With CJ's expert advice, I was able to go from having no knowledge of the Pittsburgh market to closing on a property with an extremely high cap rate in a matter of two months. While CJ was very persuasive, he was also extremely patient in answering every question on the local economy and which neighborhoods to invest in. CJ also referred me to a very competent contractor and property manager. With their hard and quick work, we were able to upgrade the property and have it rented in the middle of winter within 60 days after closing. I feel like we've discovered a gold mine in Pittsburgh, and it's soley due to CJ and his outstanding team.  We can't wait to work with him on our next project!" *2008 John H. Health Care Management Consultant Redwood Shores, California​ I am writing to recommend C.J. Van Sluytman. I had the pleasure of working with C.J. to sell my house and help guide me with some real estate questions/issues. I was impressed with his professionalism, knowledge and dedication. C.J. was very knowledgeable about the real estate market in the Pittsburgh area. He was able to quickly assess the value of my property. In the end we did not sell it But I would have C.J. help me with any property. He has shown real dedication and care and I completely trust C.J. I would highly recommend C.J. to anyone that is looking to sell their house or to buy. He is a hard worker, knowledgable about the real estate market and dedicated to his clients *2023 Rhona M Designer Los Angeles California "Being based in Dallas, it has been a challenge maintaining my properties in the north. One property in particular had been on the market for almost 2 years. I became aware of what CJ does in June of 2006. I contacted him and he made me an offer for my property. The same property that had been on the market for two years was optioned creatively to a wonderful family in only 3 weeks. I am now working with Cj and Stacy in greater capacities. I believe in their ability to get the job done and help me pick out the winning properties for me to keep investing in Pittsburgh." *2006 Glen W. Real Estate Investor Dallas, Texas​ I am an active real estate investor and CJ has been the best person we've worked with. He has proven to be a true partner who has helped us make financial gains in an extremely turn key fashion. He looks out for our investments as if they were his own and has given us invaluable advice and guidance which will continue to benefit us. His attention to detail and commitment to offering top level service are unparalleled. CJ is a rare breed in this business and we are happy that we got to know him and look forward to our next deal together.  While I am happy to enthusiastically recommend him, I am reluctant to do so only because we want him all to ourselves. (You can remove the last part)   *2014 Jonas D. Access Commercial Door Newark, New Jersey​ CJ gets the job done, with quality, efficiency and speed. Thank you for embracing a solutions-oriented mindset and being the man of your word.  *2012 Vita R. Real Estate Investor New York, NY "Cj and his wife, Stacy introduced me to real estate investing in the early 2000's. I had been an investor in oil and the stock market for years with my father. Since meeting them, they have showed me that real estate can be a great way to increase my net worth. It has also been a great way to shelter funds. We continue to do rehabs and rentals in the Florida market with great ease and success. Working with them has been a pleasure." #2. "CJ and Stacy have made my money work for me in Pittsburgh. Even better than in Florida. They seem to find real estate for me to move my money into every few weeks. Business is good. " *2002 *2007 David L. Investor-Entrepreneur-Philanthropist Deland, Florida I bought my first property this Spring. After 2 years of looking for the right one, CJ showed me how to budget for repairs on the rehab. The numbers worked out on paper. I'm a numbers guy. I'm proud to say my triplex is now turnkey and cost me less than I thought it would in repairs. It means a lot when you have someone on  your side rooting for you. Thanks CJ *2022 Shane O. Beverage Supplier Orlando, Florida Organised, honest and on top of the game, CJ delivers on his promises and never cuts and runs like so many others do when the going gets tough. A true professional in all aspects of his real estate ventures. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to get into real estate investing in the United States. *2014 Errol Y. Entrepreneur Georgetown, Guyana Thank goodness people like CJ exist! He is honest, fair, and firm.  It is easy to get a hold of him and he returns calls promptly. I went through 2 awful and dishonest property managers. 4 years ago, CJ turned my place around at a very fair price, found great tenants and continues to go out of his way to help me make money on my property. It definitely speaks to the trust that he holds with the amount of out of country landlords that he deals with. I basically want to say that it is easy to see how well you have earned everyone's trust and how much we like you  based on the amount of landlords you deal with from out of the country. *2014 Iska S. Entrepreneur Vancouver, British Columbia​ "Being a young motivated individual in Canada, I ended up purchasing some property in Pennsylvania.  After two years of useless property managers who ended up costing me over $20,000, I finally got connected with CJ in 2010.  Since I started working with him he has turned around my properties and given me hope that real estate can make someone some money and not cost them a fortune.  For the first time in 2 years I was able to receive consistent rent checks and it is all thanks to CJ.  I'm glad I have you on my team. You rock!" *2012 Irfanali M. Entrepreneur Calgary, Alberta "You da man CJ, you da man. Thx for being such a great landlord!" *2010 Antoine A. Tenant Arnold, Pa. This guy is awesome! Not only did he handle all the closing stuff for me in Latrobe, he cleaned out the property and made it rent ready in 3 weeks. This is my first rental out of Jersey. I was skeptical. Now I am not  *2022 Commercial Restaurant Contractor Anthony R, Jersey City "We have been investing in the Pittsburgh area for awhile and have used a number of real estate investment companies to develop our Pittsburgh portfolio.  A number of years ago we started doing business with Steel City Houses and they have become our 'go to' people.  CJ is a pleasure to work with as he not only understands the big picture of the real estate market for Pittsburgh and surrounding areas but he has an eye for picking profitable properties and provides expert guidance to determine the required scope of work for each property.  When investing out of state, as we do, having a local representative that is competent, responsive and puts your interests first is everything.  At this point we trust CJ, Stacy and the SCH crew implicitly and give them our highest recommendation." *2013 Adam W. Investor West Orange, New Jersey "My New Castle,Pa. rental house was in chaos when the previous property manager left (Oct.2009) CJ is a straightforward Property Caretaker. He has been firm, agressive, yet fair in getting my rental buisness in order. I am very satisfied with his business ethics." *2011 Rose Marie O. Property Investor Sylmar, Calif. "Working as a personal fitness trainer in Toronto, I had never dealt with real estate and in fact never even owned my own home until CJ showed me how easy it was to option contracts and buy houses with just a few bucks rather than dealing with a bank. In the past few months, I have acquired the knowledge to invest wisely in Ontario and in Pittsburgh. There are so many "deals" out there and now I know how to grab them without losing my shirt. I feel confident that anyone who works with this company will make money and be on their way to creating passive income for the long term." *2006 Nyles P. Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer lloydminster, Ab. Canada "Hey C.J., Thanks for all your help with our first rental property in Pittsburgh. From start to finish you and your team were exceptional, both in your knowledge of the market and in the work that was done with the renovations (the price was unbelievable!). Your team also did a great job finding (and qualifying) our current tenants. I'm looking forward to our next purchase with you." Thanks again *2007 Jason V and Phillip B. Real Estate Agent/Investors Oakville, Ontario, Canada "Seasoned pros who know how to play this game to win. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my investments in Pittsburgh" *2013 Mark Z. Professional Real Estate Investor Charlotte, N.C. "I have been working with CJ and Stacy for 8 years in the real estate field. We have done many deals together and they have sent me a lot of business over those years. They have always been nice, patient and understanding regarding the mortgage process. I have enjoyed working with such relaxed people and would definately work with these two again. I recomend them highly, they are pros" *1998 Ron J. (Deceased) Loan Officer Bestway Mortgage Daytona Beach, Florida "We had no credit, and not a lot of money to put down. The mortgage company gave us the run-around and we thought that we would lose the house all together. Instead of walking away and leaving us stranded, CJ put us in the house at 1340 Hiawatha and let us rent until we could get financed through one of their mortgage officers. In 3 months, we had our mortgage and we closed on our dream home. We love these people for what they did for us. We now own a home that not only had $20,000 of equity, but also enjoyed an equity increase of about $20,000 in just the past 3 months. Thanks CJ. Without you this never could have happened for us." *2000 Brian C. and Chamara W. New homeowners Holly Hill, Florida "CJ & Stacy have been a life saver. We were in desperate need of a property Care Taker for our multi plex and being a out of state investor we needed someone we can trust to take care of things. They have stepped in and turned around our property in less than 7 months. What others have not been able to do in over 2 years. Because they are so trustworthy we have turned over all of our properties for them to take care of. Having a Care Taker like CJ & Stacy have allowed us to sleep at night knowing our investments are in good hands. Being an investor himself, CJ gives it to you straight and that is so refreshing. We can't thank you enough for all your time and effort. We are always grateful to you." *2011 Elmer & Cathy B. Real Estate Investors San Diego, CA "CJ and Stacy rented me a house that I love, they let me and my 3 year old son Brandon move in and allowed me to make payments because I could not qualify for a mortgage. I am on my way to repairing my credit and will be able to buy this house that I am in in less than 6 months! I thought this would never be possible after my divorce. Thanks guys." *2004 Chris B. Rent To Own Ormond Beach, Florida "There are no landlords like CJ. That's why everyone wants to rent his places. He is the best landlord I have ever known." *2009 Calvin H. Tenant Pittsburgh, Pa. "We found CJ on the internet. He told us we could buy a house instead of renting it. We liked that idea. They showed us how to rent to own one of their houses and it was easy. We now have a payment that is less than renting an apartment, our son is happy and we have a place to call our own." *2006 Bob and Tonya P. New homeowners Penn Hills, Pa. "CJ and Stacy are really easy to work with and always have solutions to problems. When we could not close on one of their properties in time, they re-directed us to one of their mortgage agents and they got the deal done. We were certain to lose our deposit, but they worked with us and we have since done 2 more deals together. Great people to work with." *2002 Jeff W. Investor Cocoa Beach, Florida "Being in the real estate business for over 30 years, I have seen them come and seen them go. But for the past 10 plus years, CJ has maintained his level of commitment to his clients, tenants and investors. I trust and admire CJ for the hard work he puts forth with each and every transaction. He conducts himself in the most professional manner and can be trused by anyone who does business with him" *1998 Kathy J. Realtor/Entrepreneur Ligonier, Pa. "CJ and I have been working together in the real estate business for about 10 years now. He is the most energetic person I have ever met. He strives to make everyone happy and get them what they want." *2003 Joe P. Broker, Sunrise Realty Daytona Beach, Florida "CJ and I did our first deal together when he was about 20 years old or so. When most people were out partying, CJ was out buying and selling property and making people's dreams come true. I have since done many deals with my friend and partner. He is conscientious and professional and a pleasure to do business with. I am not just saying this because CJ is my friend, I am saying this because it is true. It is very rare in life that a young person shows such passion for anything." *2006 John (deceased) and Barbara C. Entrepreneurs Daytona Beach, Florida "In the time that I have been working with CJ, I found him to be very energetic and professional. I will enjoy working together in the future." *2007 Leo D. Why USA Realty Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania "I had Some issues with my credit because I was a victim of identity theft. I lost everything. I had to move out of state and change my life. It was very difficult to find a house that someone would owner finance me because my credit was not the greatest. CJ Found me a fixer upper that I could pay for on monthly installments and have the opportunity to purchase in 3 years. I am coming up on 3 years now and my credit score is great. Thanks for helping me repair my credit, buy a house and have the life that I always wanted here in Florida." *2003 John R. Rent to Own Ormond by the Sea, Florida "My brother has taught me the skills needed to succeed in helping others get what they want. He has shown me that there is a positive solution to every challenge. I respect, love and look up to my brother. He lives to help others." *2005 Christian V. (deceased) Investor Port Orange, Florida "As an out of state investor I am always looking to surround myself with people that are good at what they can do but also good people that I can trust being that my properties are thousands of miles away. CJ has been both of those for us. He is caring for many units and always does what he says and is a pleasure to work with. Cj and his Company are a huge reason why our rentals do as well as they do and we will continue to use him for all our work and caretaking needs. Thanks for all you do CJ!" *2012 DJ T. Real Estate Investor Miami, Florida "When I first got into the real estate field, I was in my late 30's, thinking about a career change and kind of not really sure where to go and what to buy. I formed a relationship with CJ and picked his brain. This guy knows a lot about real estate. If I could say that I have had one great friend in the business of buying and selling real estate, I would say that CJ has helped me the most. I respect his opinions and amazing eye for increasing valued areas, I respect his methods of business and I appreciate his caring and compassion for others. You are my friend. Thank you for all you have done." *2007 Jerry R. Real Estate Investor Orlando, Florida "It's only been 3 months in Pittsburgh market, but I like what I see. CJ you are good. You help me make good investment in Pittsburgh. I like your care for me. *2013 Marcum M. Retiree/Investor Fayetteville, Ga. "CJ and I have been doing business together since 1998. In that time, we have had much success with both buying and selling real estate in the hot Florida market. Even through the cooling period, CJ has maintained an edge over the competition. I think it's because he loves what he does." *2004 Walter B. Real Estate Investor and Owner of Re-Max Signature Daytona Beach Ormond Beach, Florida​ "I have worked for many years for investors in the Western Pa area Birdogging. Cj is straight, fair, honest and direct. He's a man of his word." *2010 James G. Birdog Creighton, Pa.​ "Thanks CJ for all that you do and all the sacrifices you make (I know you don't have to). Since my Stroke it's been impossible for me to do the things I've done without you. I am glad you have my best interest at heart. You are truly a fine person." *2011 Jack M. Entrepreneur/Investor Charleston, S.C.​ “What a difference a great property caretaker makes. CJ VanSluytman has been fantastic to work with! Trustworthy. Reliable. And economically minded. I highly recommend him!” *2010 Herb H. Real Estate Investor Chicago, Ill.​ "Of all the markets i invest in, Pittsburgh is the best. Cj has proven to be a true pro in picking the deals that have made me money. Man, I wish they all could be like you CJ. You are the true Pittsburgh secret." 2013 Andre R. Entrepreneur Boston, Mass.​ "We invest in Canada, America, Costa Rica and Dubai. CJ is our American expert. Both flips we have done since 2013 have been very profitable and succesful. I praise CJ and his company for choosing investments that have made us profit. I give him the thumbs up. *2014 Nad D. Real Estate Entrepreneur Dubai, UAE​ "I have worked w/ CJ & Stacy from Steel City Houses on over 10 deals! CJ is a man of his word, if he says he is going to do a deal you can consider the deal done! Steel City Houses is the "real deal" and I look forward to doing more business in the future!" *2015 Jeff D. PGH Property Solutions  Pittsburgh, Pa.