Really interested in investing in this market and would accept a relatively low return (or even a break even scenario because i believe in continued appreciation potential here). 

Rents in the area are strong, do you think it makes sense as a rental, or would you go all-in on the flip? 

Make sure your wife agrees with this plan, though.

Yup we banged all of ours out in an hour or so..

This is the perfect place to learn.

I do NOT have enough knowledge or experience in this arena to provide specific “how to” accomplish this, or even to provide specific”proof” of my position.  

I'm not going to download it for you from my phone.https://www.cccba.org/article/flip-or-flop-disclosure-rules-...I've read many of your posts and am aware that you feel that you can decide when you want a permit or not.

This in turn can open up what homes you can buy since the numbers will make more sense when putting 3-5% down instead of 20%. 

Is that process too complicated, yes, but there is nothing in this decision that will prevent a tax sale purchaser in MD from reselling at a profit after obtaining the property by foreclosing the right of redemption.

I was going to do that in an attempt to get creative with my financing options so that there are no liens on it and I could borrow against it as an option.