If you have any room to stretch your budget, I also like the Oakleaf Plantation area.In terms of other stuff, I would STRONGLY recommend looking for concrete block construction.

Most units around the block has similar condition parking lots. 

Exploring a potential 2 unit plus garden. 8 beds total in Tri Taylor area 1 block west of western.

The only reason I like this house is because it’s 3 blocks away from my work.

@Avery Carl and @Whitney Hutten I think my mental block is that I know once we max out our $125k Heloc it will probably take us 3-4 years to pay down.

My thoughts on Northwood/Original Northwood, Parts of Highlandtown, and the 200 blocks north of Patterson Park (if you can get a deal on the lower blocks closer to the park then go for it, but they will be harder to come by on that budget).

All one can do is to put more supports with concrete blocks.

You have to know your neighborhoods and blocks.

Best Appliances on Ashland is literally a few blocks from my new building.

I recently came across a listing for three twin (semi-detached) homes surrounded by land lots; not quite a city block but a sizeable amount of space.