Do these folks have temporary  overage for places to live?

Right now I'm living in Baltimore, still working 9-5 W-2.

If they do, you may have a chance under the scenario you're proposing - if they share your concern for it's condition (although that seems unlikely since they've been living with it the way it is for some time, it seems).If you own it, it's pretty lowbrow to expect a neighbor to invest in your property. 

I specialize in creative rental investments such as STR & co-living. 

Just google the following: - special assessment - zombie condos - Florida condos (look for recent news)Since you are not living near the properties anyways, why not look in a landlord friendly state where the purchase prices are lower?

I live in Sheboygan Falls, WI. 

On the flip side, if you've got a bunch of Section 8 tenants living in a building that's in a neighborhood where a lot of the tenant base has good jobs, high credit scores, and are generally reliable people, you've got the most risky tenants in that tenant base and that ain't what ya want.

I live on the west side of London and would be happy to connect and learn more about your goals and see what I can do to help. 

Furthermore, it aligns with the growing trend of home improvements that enhance daily living while maximizing investment returns.

Ideally we would love to live in my childhood home.