I don't think the supply exists out here to provide me that luxury. 

(Will google around and see what I can find)Happy to chat with you about ultra low cost solutions like this.  

Or if it's really cement like, you could do an exposed brick look and really up your rent (go with ultra modern accessories for that loft look).  

Unfortunately I don't have that luxury and I also don't have friends or family that are real estate savvy to help with making these big decisions or helping resolve any problems that pop up on an existing property. 

If you are debating between out of state rentals and mutual funds, buy the mutual funds (total stock market index w/ ultra low fees).

I'm not saying they need to live in a million dollar mansion, but something middle class and neat     Look at how they present themselves, are they somewhat clean cut and neat or are they toothless and chain smoking cigarettes?  

You might move to another state, as you won't have the luxury of job choice if you're planning on work sponsorship.

Overall South Florida is an ultra-competitive market.

Most new units being built are luxury. 

For Baltimore it might be refreshing (pun intended) to have a pool, I believe in our area it is truly more of a luxury that most do not have.