Some must be using PriceLabs because it’s so common. 

While it may not be able to answer technical questions accurately like the number of days for a notice of default, it can educate you on the general steps involved and common pitfalls landlords make.Best of luck!

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

@Ethan Borshansky, There was a brief period of time in the early 2000s when this type of "leasehold exchange" as described above was fairly common. 

Providing a starter supply of items like laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and toiletries is common practice and works well for short stays.

Another common problem is poor due diligence—jumping into deals without verifying the borrower or collateral often leads to future regrets.I’ve also seen over-leveraged borrowers cause trouble, prioritizing other creditors over private lenders.

As a new investor, I made the common mistake of being too aggressive, starting with seven distressed units all at once.

General Contractor - Look for someone experienced in renovating older structures common in Baltimore.

Within each of these loan types and structures, you'll find commonalities and similar bases, but only conforming and govvy loans will have the exact same rulesets universally. 

I know Deed in Lieu is a common and normal practice.