I have included an article below about how DSCRs play into BRRRRs.

Am I able to contact the tenant directly to schedule a visit or it has to go thru the agent?

To me this looks like a trap.From the Fiscal and Policy Note on HB 301:Additional Comments: The Maryland Real Estate Commission advises that it interprets a provision of the Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act (§ 17-322(b)(11)) to preclude licensees from engaging in wholesaling, which may conflict with the bill’s requirement that wholesalers be licensed by the commission.In other words, sure just get licensed... and once you do we'll fine you to no end for engaging in your business.I don't see this bill becoming law as currently written.

I’m currently on a mission to purchase my first investment property within the next six months, and I’m eager to learn from all of you along the way.I’ve always been fascinated by real estate and its potential for building wealth and achieving financial freedom.

When you say "your own lane", what is your lane currently?

As there is no cashflow during this period this may not be an ideal scenario for everyone but we are all cash buyers building out a portfolio that will provide income to keep our current living standards once we retire from our day jobs in 5-10 years. 

Here is our current budget... 

Hi @Asif Ali Kabiruddin RajaniBeing a non-resident, I only invest in short-term rentals because, given my current situation, it's the only strategy that's profitable enough and not too risky.

Extracting out equity to re-use them to get more/better returns seems like a BASIC strategy I should be doing, but I feel like I don't have any good options now with the current interest rates?

i dont see them going below 5%.