We track the stats every year and last year there was $28 Billion in seller financed paper recorded across the U.S.

i live in the suburbs of Baltimore and for the past 5 years I've wanted to house hack a multi-family building and I finally have the down payment needed today.I've been looking in Baltimore County and City for these opportunities but a mixed use building just came on my radar. 

Is this a single-family home or a multi-unit? 

If you are open to value add strategy, small multis have potential for not only traditional forced appreciation but also the ability to see major rent increases.  

I agree that you can use a Realtor with a proven track record. 

The most valuable lessons are issues that stop you in your tracks and you devote time and effort to solving them.  

We are going to focus on small multi-family first, and then  get into large multi-family.

Hello Justin,  I want to start with multi-family buildings with 5-9 units max.

One year should show a track record of the tenant to see if you want to deal with anything bad or good. 

I'd suggest focusing on your goal to purchase another multi-family, or single-family home where you can charge travel nurses per room/bed monthly rent.