Not sure if we're going to rent again, or look to buy.As far as the area, I agree with Zigmunt's assessment of the area.

Provided that the issuer of securities does not otherwise have knowledge that such person is not an accredited investor, the issuer will be deemed to have taken reasonable steps if:with respect to purchasers who are accredited investors based on income, the issuer reviews IRS forms that report revenue (W-2, Form 1099, Schedule K-1 or filed Form 1040) for the last two years and obtains a written representation from such person that he or she has a reasonable expectation of reaching the income level in the current year;with respect to purchasers who are accredited investors based on net worth, the issuer reviews bank statements, brokerage statements, other statements of securities holdings, certificates of deposit and/or tax assessments and appraisal reports issued by third parties in order to verify assets, a consumer report from at least one of the nationwide consumer reporting agencies to verify liabilities and obtains a written representation that all liabilities necessary to make a net worth determination have been disclosed (all information reviewed may not be more than 3 months old);the issuer has obtained a written confirmation from a broker-dealer, a registered investment advisor, a licensed attorney or a CPA that such person has taken reasonable steps to verify that the purchaser is an accredited investor within the prior 3 months and determined that such purchaser is an accredited investor, andfor purchasers who previously purchased securities in an issuer’s Rule 506(b) transaction prior to the effectiveness of Rule 506(c), a certification that such person is an accredited investor.A simple Google search has a bunch of third party verification services.

You just need to assess the best use of the money in the long-term.Good luck!

Ok so I've been doing some research and finally found a property, a short sale for just over half of the assessed value.

It may be an expression of their own fear.Two of the people I worked with eventually dipped their toes into buying rentals because they watched me progress.

Adrian, have you tried the Maryland Assessments web site?

@Bill Gulley You are correct in the assessment between Abstract of Title and a Title Search.

Have not received my CPA's tax benefit assessment of the property yet.

The Tenant/Buyer shall notify the Landlord/Seller in writing of the exercise of this option at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration of the initial term of this Lease/Option or the expiration of any extension thereof, by mail to the last provided address of Landlord/Seller.5)COVENANTS OF TENANT/BUYER: Commencing with and during the term of this agreement, and including any extension, the Tenant/Buyer hereby covenants and agrees as follows:(A)That the Tenant/Buyer will pay all utility charges and bills, including, but not limited to, water, sewer, gas, oil, and electric, which may be assessed or charged against the property.

I hope someone on BP will chime in with any experience they've had with him so you know if they are a good choice.Keep us posted with your progress and what you decide to do.