Have you looked into the bigger picture stuff (economy, population, etc.) for both? 

Look at the pictures of properties on the MLS and on houzz.com, identifying what you like and dislike.

BP has already had a big impact on me recently, especially regarding my decision with the FB mastery program but I wont get into the details of that here.I am looking forward to beginning real estate investing as a business through wholesaling and flipping with the goal of increasing the frequency and project size until passive income properties can enter the picture.

They may be fine with it, or not, depending on their requirements and/or the rest of your financial picture

(Not by using Google maps because they can easily be outdated pictures) There should be some.

(Not by using Google maps because they can easily be outdated pictures) There should be some.

I plan to go through each property individually, providing before and after pictures and the success and failures of each property.I would like to start with my first flip in the Loch Raven area of 21239:Brick row home, 1200 sqft, 3 beds/ 1.5 bathPurchase price: $50,000.00Estimated rehab costs: $40,000.00Estimated ARV: $150,000.00Actual Rehab costs: $45,109.94Sale price: $145,000.00Profit: $30,389.34Pre-Rehab Photos:Repairs Completed:Replaced baseboard heating system with complete HVAC system and ductwork throughout the houseComplete kitchen rehab to include granite and all refurbished SS appliancesComplete 2nd floor bathroom rehabPainted entire houseRefinished hardwood floors to a darker colorInstalled all new ceiling fans Replaced all windows and doorsComplete gut and rehab of basement(realized after purchase black mold covered 90% of the basement framing) to include recessed lighting and all new carpetRehab of basement half bathRemoved shingles and replaced with new siding on the shed with electricity.

Does he have a website or pictures of work he's done?

prop=mlt&key=c0479b399fc51961e34daa7dbc749fc9If that doesn't work, simply go to http://www.gfwar.org/ and click the red "Find a Home" button shown in the picture below.

I will go to the open house tomorrow and try to learn something/take pictures/videos.