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Baltimore City Vacants
How do you feel about the vacant (boarded up) properties in Baltimore City?
What is your rule about purchasing a BRRRR / Buy and Hold / Rental Property with vacants nearby?
What meets your criteria and what is acceptable for you - 1 Vacant on the block? 2 Vacants as long they're not next to the subject property? If it's across the street it's okay? Doesn't matter how many vacants as long as the numbers work?
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I try to stay away from vacants directly next door. Based on the areas I target, I expect there will be vacants but assume there is a high chance they will be renovated within the year. I think the market for the area is what matters most.