Hyattsville and surrounding areas are more affordable than other parts of the metro. 

I can't really afford to pay two mortgages.

I just can't accept such a constant ever increasing loss, even if I can afford it. 

If you're open to expanding your search, Columbus OH also has positive cash flowing deals at an affordable price point - $120k-$180k. 

If not, ride out the 12 months with the hard money lender.People have to make good choices and not over extend themselves just for the sake of buying something they really can't afford or that doesn't make good cash flow.

(Ironically, I'm sure a good portion of the people arguing against development are also upset with the government for not tackling the affordable housing issue.)If I were WIP and felt I just got cheated out of my right to develop that land, I would have put a fence around it. 

I had holes in my shoes but came to not mind it because I couldn’t afford to buy new ones.One day I wanted to go watch a movie.

@Ken Sanders Here in central PA you could use S&T Bank and Members First Federal Credit Union can offer both Lines of Credits based on equity you have on an investment property (80% LTV) as well as business lines of credit. 

The wealthy live where they want, the middle class live where they can afford, the poor live in whatever's left over.

Neighborhood revitalization projects, major corporate investments, and an influx of small businesses were all happening at a pace that made it clear the city is on an upward trajectory.From an investor’s perspective, Detroit offers a unique combination of affordability and opportunity.