Can you afford to either lose or tie up $50,000 to $100,000 for 5 years?

Baltimore is a more affordable market for those like myself that work in Metro DC and don’t mind the commute.

I priced it only about 14% higher than the long term rental which matches traveling health professionals' budget on Furnished Finder.So I'm leaning toward longer term rental because even if I secure midterm tenant, that 14% more isn't really worth the potential vacancy. 

A lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.

A lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.

This helps you, as the buyer, understand the health of the asset.Where in the post does it say anything about what a seller makes?

These pockets are more affordable while still convenient locations, and the new construction appeal mentioned for 27703 is something North Raleigh nor Cary/Morrisville can offer affordably due to being pretty built out.

You are NOT paying for our labor and materials , its much more than that , office staff , trucks , tools , insurance , taxes , benefits , health insurance , etc are all part of the price .

How are we going to afford buying the house, back to your main point? 

Pay rent (this will likely happen again next month, we don't renew people who can't afford to pay rent on time)2.