Hi @Casi RiceThe most effective Agents and Loan Officers are ones that are investors themselves, highly communicative, and are a valuable resource hub.

If it’s cost effective I’d tile but then it will be more labor intensive/expensive if/when you have to replace it.

Are there ways to address this concern or to communicate the value of these unique features to the appraiser effectively—without overstepping?

This goes into effect Jan. 1st, but the state has not figured out the particulars and the license is not available yet. 

A cost-effective setup plan will be key to maximizing cash flow!

For RE owners, death allows you to pass assets to your heirs and step up in basis, effectively eliminating recapture.

Lately we have been lucky enough to have our favorite local Property Management guru David Tilney join us in person and on Zoom to share his endless knowledge about how to effectively manage your (or others) rental properties!

Third, Even though that cant call your second building two townhomes, they can call out that you have two duplexes, which could still effect your evaluation.

. - how many catch basins you will need, hydrants   - etc.Very important you must utilize both sides of the road to maximize your effective cost for the road and utilities when building.

Appreciate all your feedback.The vast, vast majority of properties in Baltimore city, especially city properties cost more to rehab than they are worth, effectively totaling the properties, it’s great that you want to help fix up Baltimore but you’d be better spent working with habitat for humanity or something as opposed to flipping in Baltimore, especially in the cheapest areas.