I started looking OOS to other recommended markets but realized prices in my market are still relatively low when compared to other areas, meaning in the $225,000-$325,000 range for 3-4 units but there’s not much inventory.

Would it be wise to buy one in a range of 200k-300k?

Start saving up boxes, wide markers, tape, trash bags, cleaning supplies and hire help to start packing everything on day one after the eviction.

Read up on the TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act), which imposes fines ranging from $500 to $1,500 PER TEXT MESSAGE. 

Your market may be different but locally if you are just looking around it is between 80-200 give or take, wide range. 

GA & VA are both large states with a range of market conditions.

Comps range between $145k and $150k so getting a nice refi shouldn't be an issue.

There is also a Maryland-wide lead inspection that is required for any property built before 1978, but that applies anywhere in MD, not just Baltimore.There is a very active investor community in Baltimore that I've found invaluable (especially as an outsider trying to learn the city).

Actually I made the offer, the property was on the market over 6 months and nobody would buy it because of the flood zone, but it did have water frontage on a 100 feet wide stream.

What I am being told was that my score is too low: I can't recall what it is but it is 620-650 range and they are looking at 700 or above.