I knew it was a risky bet as Baltimore has much crime and systemic issues they can't seem to overcome.

It sounds like you've made great progress in building your real estate portfolio, especially with the support of your grandfather.

Take calculated risks progressively, bide your time, and trust the process.Fast solutions have slow problems.

Given they want to cater to lower income tenants, I would be interested in their collection rates, which I bet aren’t great.

AS HML sizes grew so large and private investors were funding them it was hard to get one lender to put in 500k but easy to find 10 that would do 50k each.The fractional space has come a long way and a Good Broker is needed to place these for you.Good Broker good first positions are  a pretty safe bet..

Working with a wholesaler will likely be your best bet, but be ready to waive many of your contingencies to get the deal done. 

I would be willing to bet a very small percentage of people on BP majored in specific degrees.

The timing was perfect with the A class duplex, but that's the kind of appreciation I've experienced for most of my portfolio in Columbus on top of the cash flow getting better as the years have progressed and rents and increased. 

If your goal is to retire your fiance, your best bet is to increase your W2 income and lower your expenses.

I think Charleston is also a good bet, with St.