(Live there for a bit then rent it out)It's a tough decision nowadays with a 3% mortgage which is pretty much an asset in itself. 

Could be really tough.

We used to live in Reading and the city itself would probably be tough to rent as it may be hard to find good tenants.

Major renos in Orleans can be tough though.

The cost of the furniture is tough up front-- you can rent furniture or go through FB marketplace.

@Abel Curielthis is so beyond and more than helpful. it's been a tough gig to start, but this really simplifies it and brings me confidence.

My four adult children are out of the house; so, below are goals for our 11 year old and me.Read 15 minutes per day and log it.Set limit on daily electronic use.Clean up after himself (toys, push chair in, dishes, clean bedroom, clean car).He plays sports and has a few tough baseball goals that he works with me on (inside/out swing, pitching mechanics, 3B fielding). 

I totally get it—starting in STR can be tough, especially when cold calling and emailing aren’t working.

However, the City initiated the "Buy Into Baltimore" open bid program (which we're interested in participating) through which you can bid/buy city-owned abandoned/vacant properties for redevelopment/resale.The problem is, there are so many blighted neighborhoods in Baltimore, it's tough to know where to start.

Contrary to popular belief, this is actually an advanced strategy for people with lots of experience and resources, it's a really tough place to start.