You are basically changing the dwelling and Baltimore City is not gonna let you do it without getting your money :D))

One of the first off-market deals I landed was a property I heard about through a referral. The owner was an older gentleman who wanted to sell quickly without the hassle of listing, showings, and back-and-forth offer...

Changing your strategy can help you enter the market and succeed.If you invest will all cash you will get cash flow.

Dividends were paid from the get go, but changes in the economy affected the valuations. 

Bedroom requirements can change depending on local code.

There have been sweeping changes in L/T laws in NYS in the last 5 years. 

If the change has occurred and buyers are now doing this, surprised not discussed more  You as the buyer is paying for the agents commission one way or another , either by a higher sales price , or by cutting a check to your agent . 

I would say our government’s a little more friendly and hands off but the Californians a certainly changing that. 

I expect we'll see that change dramatically by June 2025. 

And these were Portland Metro assets so NOT low value mid west assets.. we did this until the law changed and it was illegal to buy pre foreclosure and rent back here in Oregon..