I'm planning on buying a LTR at the moment, likely small multifamily. markets are hard too.

The strategy may change, but every market can work.

Sure enough, the door was left unlocked and the house is just full of trash and abandoned junk.

@Jonathan Baptiste Have been house hacking before it was a thing, 29 years to be exact.

It is a very competitive market and units in the tens of thousands.

Another concern is after the two years, I still wouldn’t be lendable for most properties in my markets due to that lack of income. 

There is also an ad on small "house" which is also being rented.

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.

A portion of rent goes to the purchase price which is on the top end of market value. 

That said, everything I read and Realtor friends I speak with confirm that sales are far and few between in residential housing at the moment.