Hi Wilson Lau, Thanks for the information and your perspective.

I'm absolutely not interested in leasing fast at all and I'm extremely picky about tenants and I do things like require a large security deposit (even for section 8 renters, I have three of them and love them), don't supply appliances, take my time doing background checks and arranging multiple calls/meetings with potential tenants. 

The listing for my property is here: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/682-Washington-Blvd-Baltimore-MD-21230/36535551_zpid/I currently have the house listed for $2,800 after decreasing the rent multiple times over the course of 5 months.

@Jamie BanksI understand there are multiple parties: 1) displaced insurance policy holder (tenants)  2) ALE 3) The company that supplies all the furniture and install the washer and dryer. 

While I agree the rent by the room strategy can be great if you know how to manage it well, from a lending perspective, a lot of 30 year DSCR note buyers won't allow properties with individual room leases, so it could make refinancing more challenging. 

Does our money get spread across multiple notes in a fund?  

There are multiple local groups and meetups you can try attending here to connect with more ppl 

When it's time to sell, I consult with multiple brokers, the experts who know their stuff.

Instead of tying up your capital in a high-cost primary residence, consider taking the would-be down payment and investing it in out-of-state properties.This strategy allows you to diversify your portfolio across multiple assets, spreading risk while potentially generating cash flow and building equity in appreciating markets.

Overall sale prices of homes are lower than most areas so that 100-200K can be multiple down payment on investment properties.