(Seller needs the equity out asap, so seller-financing is out)As for the deal itself:       Located a few towns over from me (but not far enough where management would be a hassle), right near the better part of the borough, near the middle school, very close to stores & very close to where new construction is being planned & the area is on an upswing.2 - 2 bedrooms (1150-1200/each)4 - 1 bedrooms (850-900/each)Going inside it this week, but from my walks around the outside, I'm ballparking about 100k in renoSeller asking for 200kTaxes as-is about 6500Seller states all zoning approvals & site-planning have been completed, only thing left to do is pull permits and put nails to woodAs of right now, my immediate plan would be to sit down w/ the commercial people at my lender's, assess my standing, and start all the other due diligence common with a typical, residential purchase.

Also can anyone suggest a contractor in MD to help with this?

Thanks for the help and suggestions gang!

Hey Nick,I'm 22 and by no means an expert but have had a few mentors suggest some reading.

Are you working with a company that basically just suggests you to hit your own sphere hard? 

.), and I suggested that the agent use the term "storage closet" as he opened the door for the appraiser. 

@Jonathon MartineauI second @Ben Biggs's suggestion to check out Keller Williams.

Feel free to give suggestions to increase my success in real estate investing.

I personally would suggest raising the rent and adding in a higher Vacancy buffer, especially if you check the local rental rates and see its plausible based of comps.

I am looking for suggestions on some areas around the greater Dallas area that one could consider as candidates in order to start a "real estate career".