The big picture would say the fed can't print money forever so while prices will increase for a while as rates rise once unaffordability is reached things turn around.

I'm not familiar with the Baltimore market at all; it seems that Pigtown is an area that is currently being gentrified and prices are lower than Fed Hill/Fells Point/Dundalk, etc. - I know that Baltimore City doesn't have the greatest reputation...if anyone has any intel/advice on buying an investment property in this area, please share.Thanks!

But path of progress is long term play.One i had in Sonoma CA was just 4 acres I paid 25k for in 95  Never touched it except to mow the grass every year and that sold in 2020 for 2.2 mil took a long time but it was a set it and forget it one.I have one now that is 117 acres I optioned in 09 for 5 million  and we are looking at offers right now for 17 to 20 million and the way I structured the option 100% of my option payment reduced my strike price.. so interest free loan..

Like if the sky and grass is neon blue and green, that is a detractor to a listing for example.

The FED is aiming at getting the cost of housing down and it is working.

It's section 8, so they pay a portion and the State/Fed pays the rest.

When I'm driving; for some reason my eyes can always pick up on high grass, abandoned car in driveway or roof shingles missing that gives me a signal that the house owner is either out of town or has given up on the property.At that time, my biggest problem was the follow-up.

Not a ton of grass. 

They are old gravity fed ones on large lots.

Clause 21:Additional Provisions1.No parking on grass2.No abandoned cars on property3.No water beds4.No incense burning5.No outdoor grilling within 25’ of house6.No ironing on floor or carpet7.Tenant is responsible for all floors8.No RV’s or campers on grass or driveway.9.Landlord not responsible for repair nor replacement of kitchen oven or cook top