Here is my experience, and what I regret: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/922/topics/1133476-hous...As far as analysis, house hacking has a different metric in my opinion. 

However, this is not specific legal advice to you, just an opinion based on the circumstances described.  

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

I'm also considering Halethorpe because it's a good commuter location.Some people really like supporting the city in which case , northeast Baltimore would seem to the best place to buy a single family, in my opinion given the taxes situation and given that none of those areas are walkable I’d rather just be in the county and pay Lower taxes, and it’s not like northeast Baltimore is much that much cheaper than Baltimore county, hathorpe is mixed, arbutus is nice, I hate the housing stock there, would rather be in Catonsville if I was considering western Baltimore county. 

Not too bad in my opinion considering I pulled that money from my line of credit and didn’t have to tap into any of my current savings.

I know you said you're not an agent but just curious on what your opinion would be!

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Everyone will have a different opinion on this but personally I'm not a fan of new construction.

Your help and advice/opinions is much appreciated.