Location wise, it’s one block away from the zip code zoned for the good schools, so it’s not in a dangerous and bad area and It’s very close to a popular small strip mall/shopping center and grocery stores, BUT it is zoned for the same terrible schools as the more dangerous parts of town.

I’m just starting off as an investor and the problem I have with analyzing deals is that I find the house and I try pulling the comps but I don’t find anything sold around that house that is within 6 blocks or half a mile from the house I want to invest in!

There are plenty of blocks within walking distance to JHU, Hopkins Hospital, MICA, etc. that I wouldn't touch.  

Another opportunity I see is there is a cinder block garage on the property that is not in use that has plenty of room to add some washers and dryers. 

All that is required for proof is a screen shot of you current bank info with your name on account showing a balance greater then the offer and with account number blocked out.

You did not mention any financial problems but you can put together a Partnership to help you raise the money to get started.You need to block out your daily time to help you concentrate on specific things. 

@Shiloh Lundahl I am tempted to agree with Ted Benna's point (as much as it pains me) especially because most employers offer awful 401k fund options.

He pays late until I threaten eviction, and is basically an all around pain in the butt.

erie is kind of like Pittsburgh.. you can be in a nice middle class block with people who take good care of their homes with green yards and the white picket fence .. and then drive a few blocks away and be in a area that looks like Detroit .

This is nice when the City Inspector is more of a pain than the Housing Authority inspector-The Section 8 office in my market is pretty cool.