Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

For instance, posting a home could potentially violate various laws that listing agents are trained to navigate, such as Fair Housing regulations and the recent NAR settlement.I’d recommend establishing a solid relationship with a listing agent.

I've established a very stable  I've determined that local properties should be my first choice and by local I mean within 1.5 hours of my primary residence.

Establish a clear legal agreement with your father on responsibilities and income, and plan for future ownership transfer. 

Unless you really know Baltimore I consider buying there gambling , not investing .

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

It's powerful tool for those who are established in their financial behavior and have some spending discipline, because it simply applies regular consumer banking behavior in a beneficial way to shrink the size and cost of mortgage debt faster. 

While introducing our business model to the members on the table, a very established broker was shocked what we were doing (assignment of contract).

I wouldn't bet on either at this stage but if you like a gamble...

Are you not motivated, get off my list.I have however just established, that lists can not filter motivation.