Understand market trends.Put up a professional team that includes an accountant, a real estate lawyer, and maybe a property manager.

You really should get some professional advice on how to properly operate your LLC. 

Missouri = amazing cashflow opportunitiesKansas = great place to liveMissouri = great class B & C locationsKansas = great class A & D locations(A bit of an oversimplification, of course, but you get the point)

My house is in a very desirable Philly suburb - great schools, close to I-95, lots of Wall Street/LawFirm/ professional types. 

Check out all their podcasts, blogs, books, and of course the forums.Are you looking to invest locally in Baltimore or wanting to do long distance investing?

Not a real estate professional for tax purposes, but currently have experience with 1 other rental. 

The second group 50% of everything, plus 50% of depreciation.If this sounds too complicated, you may need professional help. 

But of course section 8 tenants I am assuming will require more work.I am try to implement some of what Dr Joe Asamoah has implemented see you tube video below.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Of course, there will still be redemption rights.