However, the City initiated the “Buy Into Baltimore” open bid program (which we’re interested in participating) through which you can bid/buy city-owned abandoned/vacant properties for redevelopment/resale.The problem is, there are so many blighted neighborhoods in Baltimore, it’s tough to know where to start.

(worldnewsera.com“Most of my disdain is reserved for the big players who are marketing this to a mainstream audience as though it’s an investment, often promising to be a ticket out of a really tough financial spot for people who don’t have many options,” White said.

Even with 20% down I'm having a tough time getting it to pencil out with current inventory and rates in these areas.

I want to help but also don't want him to do something that jeopardizes his income so its a tough situation.

Hi @Jaime Ramirez its tough to say without knowing more details but majority of the time price is the largest indicator of what is going on.

I tend to get questions or concerns outside of business hours, which make it tough and frustrating at times to provide immediate replies (although I do get back to the guests quickly)

And folks from the mid west would say 3 to 4k  and some would say 5k with most folks thinking these days 10k is enough.. and then just as you say work the math backwards at 300 a month which is pretty tough to make if your max leverage and you have your answer of how many houses you have to own and manage.

You can check their insurance coverage, any active lawsuits they have, their workers comp rate (how safe they are on the job site), and other metrics.

Also, Buckhead is generally pretty expensive and when adding Condo fees, tough to cashflow significantly. 

It is typically your primary job.The 40 hr/week W-2 worker is going to have a hard time convincing an IRS agent they are meeting this threshold.STR loophole is a better path for my friends in this category.Once you finally cross the pro hurdle, you're not done!