I was just there to observe but if I can team up with a lender, the possibilities are very good.  

Any specific observations and recommendations would be appreciated.

Hat's Off to BiggerPockets,Where dreams become reality for real estate...I would love (for informational as well networking purposes) to know what the Baltimore-Washington investors' community has observed in regard to flipping/leasing/renting in this area. 

Hat's Off to BiggerPockets,Where dreams become reality for real estate...I would love (for informational as well networking purposes) to know what the Baltimore-Washington investors' community has observed in regard to flipping/leasing/renting in this area. 

As for your offer, there is a concept we need to observe and that is Investment Value.

Try going to your local auctions and observe the buyers and position yourself to talk to them after/before the auctions, do not disturb them during. 

Hey Ray,In hindsight, I have two observations:1.

I went to UNCC as well and have made some of the same observations.

Go to eviction court and observe, see which are effective and ask other investors locally.

Stick to the point.Invariably, the person who was the most prepared won their cases, even when it seemed as though the losing side had valid, but undocumented, arguments.Fortunately I was prepared, but observing those cases underscored the importance of preparedness.