Keep in mind, these aren't million dollar listing agents, so not sure why I'm getting snubbed.What am I doing wrong? 

Dundalk and Essex in general, are not great neighborhoods but they certainly aren't "war zones." 

I have even seen a rental advertisement in my area that said not to ask to fix anything prior to move in because that is why the rent is so low.So, many aren’t doing Section 8 because they are too cheap to do a property right, even though they can get above market rent in my area by doing Section 8.

(I pivoted to focus on NPNs with my partner).There aren't any lists that you can buy that I know of that will give you the names and addresses of owners of seller financed notes.

If they aren't worth your uncle's inflated price, why would a bank lend on that....

Real estate markets aren't national - they're LOCAL.

We need more than a hammer in our toolbelt so we don't try to make everything a nail.I began assigning and bird dogging properties that aren't a good fit for me about 5 years ago. 

(assuming you aren't paying cash)If comps are 149K and this one is listed at $214k, why is it so much more?

The states aren't getting enough from the printing presses of the treasury (your taxes) to pay these unfunded liabilities, so they shift money around and increase taxes on your state income taxes and property taxes.

The apartment really isn’t big enough for two people who aren’t sharing a bed.