I sure hope somebody from BP management incorporates this soon and figures out to add it into the calculator!

If the bank is big enough, two different sets of people might have come up with those numbers based on criteria that's totally different and which you will never know the details of.2) Make your offer according to your needs and expectations; that knowledge is irrelevant, the bank will sell the property for what they want/can sell it at.3) Sure; as long as you have at least one contingency in your offer (most use physical inspection), you can walk away from the deal.

Hi Cardell,I would recommend physically coming to Baltimore to see the neighborhoods to get a better feel. 

Working backwards from the big goal and physically writing down the smaller steps relieved the fear of the big goal.I personally have quite a ways to go with mine, but the little wins are boosting the confidence and fueling the momentum quite a bit!

The architect can determine if any structural work needs done, and have that piece designed and stamped by an engineer and incorporated into the plans.It sounds like you will definitely need a permit.

Seems like a stupid question but am I going to physically be looking at 1-2 properties per day to find a good deal? 

I am defiantly incorporating that she pay the remaining balance of the rent.

And if I go the route of self-manage do I incorporate or set up an LLC for security and tax benefits?

If so, what types of terms are you incorporating into such an amendment?

For me, I get about 3yrs out of a tenant, so that means about 2.8% physical vacancy, but add another 5.55% cost to release.So, as you mentioned, if that return is worth it for you, then great.