The two may both manage the property, but who owns it is the fundamental difference.Property managers do not need to be managed by the landlord nor do they manage the landlord (ie owner). 

The reality of it all is that many fail to recognize that life is designed fundamentally on the idea of TIME ⏳(plant > cultivate > harvest OR sow > reap). 

Then I would start by looking at the macro market's fundamentals, that is the population, job and income growth over time.After that, I would look to see what the rents and home prices are and how those are trending as well.I would do a similar analysis, but at the sub-market level for the metro area you are considering investing in (Baltimore and Philly in this case).

This fundamental piece of the puzzle should not be skipped 🧩🧩 

I have zero knowledge regarding this area, therefore, i am trying to set my foot wherever I can, in order to gain some fundamentals.

Fundamentals of Analyzing Real Estate Investmentshttps://www.udemy.com/course/real-estate-investment-analysis/

This is the fundamental problem I have with Wall Street who takes too much fees off the hard-working efforts of the middle class.

Play the long game, focus on the fundamentals, and you can't help but arrive right where you want to be!

In the FHA guidance issued in 2013 in regards to this issue it states a landlord can deny an emotional support animal if the accommodation “would fundamentally alter the nature of the housing provider's services.”

Then I would start by looking at the macro market's fundamentals, that is the population, job and income growth over time.After that, I would look to see what the rents and home prices are and how those are trending as well.I would do a similar analysis, but at the sub-market level for the metro area you are considering investing in.