your first choice which is referred to as "house hacking" is a very popular concept alot of investors have started off doing and/or implement today.

When issues come up you are able to refer to a list and already have some pricing / guidelines.

Use a screening service and check references. 

For future reference in a Class D neighborhood.Probably don't invest there.Leave original sheetrock/paneling.  

The area of Fredericktowne I think you're referring to is the Key Parkway area behind the Fredericktowne Mall on Rt 40.

References from other investors have usually worked out well for me.

If you know of someone, please, please refer that person to me.I've found that the numbers are high and that it takes a lot of patience. 

His book, Real Estate Finance and Investments: Risks and Opportunities, (now in its 3rd Edition) has been adopted at over 70 leading universities, and is the leading primary reference source in real estate finance and investment.

Reference a few Property Management Companies.I refuse to be a slumb lord and I want to do this right.  

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