The area has seen growth in both the residential and rental markets, making it a potentially lucrative investment.For financing, you can explore options like conventional loans, FHA loans (for owner-occupied properties), or even local programs that might offer lower down payments for investment properties.

Quote from @John Paul Palace: Our plan was to invest locally, however our market here is tough.

And yes you can move the market with just $1M.

I still find off market for my clients I just do not really want to list the property etc.

You could ask a real estate agent to do a comparative market analysis for you (maybe pay them a bit for it).

@Isaiah Murray Like mentioned above you have to do the due diligence and study the market.

I did not see marketing costs, nights that you need to spend at networking meetings paying for dinners or memberships.

It’s been an exciting (and sometimes chaotic) journey, and I’m always looking to learn from others while sharing my own experiences along the way.Baltimore is definitely a unique market with its fair share of challenges and opportunities, and I’d love to connect with other investors—whether you’re just starting out or have been in the game for years.

Even when the market is down, gradually adjust rents so tenants don’t experience a huge price shock later.

Many investments that seem to promise higher than market returns do so because of higher than market risk.