I live in Baltimore so my knowledge of the area is minimal at best.

We just don't want to waste time or resources on nonsense just because we are excited to make another move.

The idea of picking national markets to compare when you are buying your first two flat is kind of a waste of time.

That being said, you are right, I need to dig in a little deeper and understand the general costs associated with certain rehab items to better educate myself before wasting anyone’s time much less my own.

I can't tell you how many real estate investors waste money on things that they could do themselves (minor carpentry, electric or plumbing can cost a fortune). 

Unless, you have employees, it's a waste of time. 

(We cannot evict on No Rent Paid, although no rent has been paid since July - not due to Covid, just spite)-Looking for suggestions -         Can we serve a 3 days nuisance/waste order to quit?       

I am leaning towards you keeping It what you'd make on the sale would be minimal at this time and if the roof is headed towards replacement you might be able to prolong it 3-5 years with a tune up vice a full replacement for like 2,000-3,000.

It's nice that many landlords tend to keep the rent static, but if the tenant is just wasting away as many do, and with costs and taxes rising, it might not be such a good favor. 

We get TONS of calls.emails from wannabe investors trying to pick our brains for FREE market info, WASTING our time!