Real estate is a long term game once you understand that it gets easier my friend .

100% for 6 months is a lot of money.c) I and friends have quite a few Real Estate contacts in California.

there was a follow up post where someone got a loan from them but for realistic rates  8% or so and few points.. under 6% private / hard money simply does not exist unless its a family friends type situation. that bank rates or lower right now for new construction or fix flip  

Hello investors and passionate property owners! I just wanted to reach out to introduce myself. My name is Paul Hearn, and I am a new real estate agent in the Memphis area with a burning desire to work with investors ...

I think one of the biggest analysis paralysis thoughts is on landlord- or tenant-friendly areas.

You could even consider a condo with an established HOA that’s STR-friendly—it can simplify maintenance and management.A Few Other Things to Note: Documentation is everything.

I had a broker friend look into the address.

Quote from @Gregory Schwartz: I have 2 very close friends who grew well beyond 2 rentals with this strategy. 

(You won't make any friends. 

I don't know the Baltimore market but have a friend who is a very savvy investor there and maybe he would do some coaching to help you understand which way is up.