Things to look out for when buying a townhouse in Baltimore MD

[Sarah Kuppert]

Dear Bigger Pockets members,

I am a new buy and hold investor who is currently looking for her first deal. I have been looking at townhouses in turnkey condition in Baltimore, MD, that were built between 1900 - 1950's, but renovated. While most of those houses look good optically, I want to make sure I understand the systems in the house that are not as easily visually assessed for somebody who is new to the game.

What should I look for in the heating, cooling systems, electrical and plumbing (I have heard galvanized pipes are something to be careful about) while looking at a house for the first time. 

I am trying to lower my risk of having costly repairs and some guidance from experienced investors who know Baltimore would be very helpful.

Thank you,

Sarah