I want to secure some information on co-wholesaling. 

I suggest connecting with a local real estate agent who knows Baltimore and works regularly with investors and retail buyers to help you get a better handle on your needs and then guide you in the right direction.Good luck, welcome to the Baltimore market, and welcome to Bigger Pockets!  

@Josiah CollinsTo be a home office- the room must pass the "regular and exclusive use" test.Is it regularly used for business?

I am extremely busy with regular work and school right now so I will only be able to start on one very slowly.Do you suggest making a social media page or a website page first?

If I want security I would leverage my property 100% and put the cash value in a income fund.

Then also look at Cascadia Investors Alliance which meets throughout the greater Seattle area and has a regular meetup at the Lakewood Ram that's pretty informal and great for getting to know people and have actual conversations.

.- As a last ditch scenario, if I can only secure 1 property for whatever reason, I'd put the entire $140k into it, and get a mortgage on the rest (likely around $200k on the mortgage). 

As soon as we move to an a place we think we would live in for the long run, then we would put down roots until the real estate overtakes our regular income.My question is this!

It’s very unlikely to have been related to the home’s systems, since it’s a brand-new house.I believe I have a handle on how to proceed, but I’d appreciate any advice on how to handle security deposits with regard to cause, and tips on dealing with insurance.  

With that said there are still deals to be had, and we see them pretty regularly.