(May also cut significantly into the current cash flow on it)I know you mentioned not doing a HELOC on my primary, but wouldn't it be advantageous to have the ability to pay off the line of credit instead of be stuck in a payment that is much higher? 

As Nicole mentioned I'd try going to local RE Meetups to find other mid term investors in Baltimore. 

For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $30 application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.

As others have mentioned, having a good ballpark estimate of rehab costs before closing is also smart, and likely required if using a hard money lender. 

@Kristin MathernI would pay it given no keys were provided, it wasn’t specifically addressed/mentioned in your lease, you were provided the opportunity to address/fix yourself with a 25-30 dollar replacement from Lowe’s/Home Depot, and lastly, it was an existing situation that could have been avoided/prevented at move in.

Look at Nuvo and their research, mentioned here.https://therealdeal.com/national/2023/11/02/multifamily-firm... 

@John Mason rightly mentions your CORE 4. 

I mentioned these in my last post, Design Trends for 2025.

The least important this you mentioned, was the word "cute". 

I understand that at my age, focusing on properties with strong equity growth potential (even if cash flow isn't immediate) is a solid strategy.