@Matthew Paul @Russell Brazil @Ben McMahon @Ray Johnson @Dan Bernstein @Sam Lin @Bobby Montagne    Thanks everyone for your advice, it's very clear now. 

-Ray Alcorn's: Deal Maker's Guide (This was authored in 2005, is it too dated or still have plenty of relevant content?)

Ray and I am new to the investment community. 

Kristen Ray,I like to use the redfin app on my phone to track home prices in my local market.

Kristen Ray Every jurisdiction has its own tax sale.

Kristen Ray Your profile says that you're new to investing.

I was told by a friend ( who's NOT in RE) that it is necessary, ergo he referred me to Ray Reynolds "the godfather of credit"; however, I am skeptical about the whole business credit thing and putting down 10% for a desired line of credit with-in 60 days. 

@Ian Ray  Depends on the lender. 

@Kristen Ray, Russell is be the best investor friendly realtor you will find. 

@Kristen Ray I don't know of a good referral specifically in Maryland but there are multiple tax pros on here who work with many clients remotely.