Towns like Slatington, Jim Thorpe, and Palmerton (as you know) offer unique advantage due to their proximity to the center of town, but are commutable and more attractively priced. 

Starting your journey with a BRRRR strategy is ambitious and offers a solid path to building your investment portfolio.From my experience, if you're considering both the PDX metro and Salem areas, each has its unique advantages depending on your investment goals.

Every person and situation can be unique.

As competition increases you'll have a unique value proposition. 

SupplyLas Vegas is unique because it is a tiny island of privately owned land in an ocean of federal land.

The key on this is the LOCATION, as you know Baltimore is made up of neighborhoods and they all have their own unique characteristics. 

Yes, we are absolutely, 100% looking for new and unique ways to make ancillary income.

And each have unique pockets.

However, each situation is unique, and it might be worth discussing the matter further with the tenant to understand their perspective and find a fair resolution. 

Real Estate is a team sport though, and having a good agent or two on your team you can call on will be useful down the road.