I’m 28 years old and work a modest job with a mid level income.

We had been "househacking" or renting our old condos before that. 12 months ago, we paid cash for our current rental (because we couldn't get a loan as a result of a recent short sale). 

I’m 26 years old and I’ve purchased two properties in the Florida panhandle which both I can cash flow on monthly if rented.

I prefer the power of my old corded Milwaukee Circular, and some of the rest is equally redundant.

I was born and raised for about 10 years just outside of Charm City. 

I don't disagree but reality is you may have bought a 3500 square foot, 100+ year old brick duplex in crime ridden part of town for $30,000 that would have a reconstruction cost estimate of $390,000 to $450,000. 

The gas furnace and AC are very old and defunct.

They decided to fire the old landlord and now it seems unclear whom will be the new landlord from now on.

The gas furnace and AC are very old and defunct.

First, congrats on your first post: I know it's always scary putting your hopes and dreams out there for all the world to see!