Moving from a TH to a 3-unit in the same area doesn't make sense, unless there were so supporting reasons. 3-unit is in a better school district OR each unit is actually bigger then the TH.They purposefully don't put out guidelines, because folks will try to beat them.

Chad.Welcome to Bigger Pockets.I'm a Canadian as well.

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!  

HI my name is Colin I'm 21 I live in Canada and  I'm brand new to Bigger pockets and I'm looking to buy my first property sometime in the summer but until then I'm just trying to educate my self as much as possible.

Welcome to Bigger Pockets!

As a matter of fact Bigger Pockets (the social media site you & I are currently on) happens to be one of the best social media sites in regards to driving traffic to your website.

Now I am thinking more about cashing out of some of these SFRs while prices are up in order to get something a bit bigger. 

Rent the downstairs new addition (can be 2 bedroom) out for more, since it's bigger and no longer in the basement and is fully legal as a secondary unit (~$2200, 800sf)What would you do?

A bigger down payment can lower the amount of the principal and interest being paid, so that DSCR can be met more readily - but that might not make that rental more attractive to an investor who is looking to have as little into the property as possible.

How many just used bigger pockets and local REIA to help you grow?