I’ll also amortize large items like roof over 20 yrs, and then add $100/mo/unit for general repairs.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

I'm looking forward to learn and connect with all of you already in the game. - JeffWelcome to BiggerPockets!

If you have the mobility to do so it's a great way to get your feet wet and learn along the way!!!! 

In general, I would say Kitchen, Bathrooms and any deferred maintenance should be your focused items. 

I've been researching and learning for several years.

It’s been an exciting (and sometimes chaotic) journey, and I’m always looking to learn from others while sharing my own experiences along the way.Baltimore is definitely a unique market with its fair share of challenges and opportunities, and I’d love to connect with other investors—whether you’re just starting out or have been in the game for years.

@Marcus Everett,Welcome to REI and you have found the best place to learn in the BP community.  

Depending on the type of commercial you want to get into my suggestion is to go work for a company that does commercial real estate as learning from people who do it and getting paid at the same time is not a bad strategy 

Step two is learning to make it profitable.